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Letter From The Editor-in-Chief, Dear reader, This book is a compilation of hearts, souls, messages, and inspiration from some of the best artists working today. Within every creative mind, a force exists that is stronger than all senses. As Ruben Dario once said, "There is a force stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come." That force is what drives us to create. “Rising Above” in Ferrari Red To Bring Awareness For World Peace

Rising above In Ferrari Red This Year Protesting Against War, Violence And Guns, To Bring Awareness For World Peace. The official sculpture for the ATIM Masters Awards was created in 2015 by Viviana Puello and is presented to awarded artists each year. For 2018, Puello has chosen to present a new version of the sculpture, painted in Ferrari Red, reflecting a year full of world events that have threatened social justice and international peace. The elegant, stunning sculpture is entitled “Flying Above.” It is a 25-cm angel-like figure with magnificent open wings and extended arms painted in Ferrari Red Enamel and Gold.

During our creative process for this publication, we worked hand in hand with over sixty artists. With open ears and open hearts, we decided together on the artworks, aesthetics, concepts, and ideas, designing the pages of this book one by one. It has been one of our most fulfilling collaborations--a beautiful journey of discovery and of getting to know the hearts of each of the artists presented here today. This award-winning publication has reached over two million readers in more than 204 countries. This year, we dedicate our book to bringing peace awareness, with the hope that our broad exposure will not only promote arts and culture but also spread the message of these artists to raise peace awareness worldwide. In 2018, the ATIM Top 60 Masters project takes on a new meaning when over sixty artists from more than forty countries will gather together in New York to launch this publication in an exhibition dedicated to spreading peace awareness throughout the globe, "Together for Peace." Art is a powerful tool. Sharing your energy through artistic expression allows you to connect, move, and inspire people around the world. With this, our sixth edition, we thank and celebrate the figures making an impact with their art and hope to be the platform to voice their profound peace dialogue. This special edition is brimming with the creations of some of the world's most awe-inspiring artists--an eclectic mixture that is sure to be enjoyed by everyone. Don't miss our digital issue, available on iTunes, Kindle, and Magzter, which will also allow you to click on the breathtaking images accompanying each article and enjoy the video production of this book. We go beyond the canvas and share with you where inspiration is born. Join us as we take you on a voyage through the beautiful world of art.

Viviana Puello Editor-in-Chief ArtTour International Publications, Inc. www.arttourinternational.com

Barbara Tyler Ahlfield A.C. Lindner - Pg.14

- Pg.18

Katrin Alvarez - Pg.8

Karl Weiming Lu - Pg.30 Hélène DeSerres - Pg.22 Jani Viswanath - Pg.26

INDEX Ed Moret - Pg.132

Alexandru Darida - Pg.116 Alexander Makarenko - Pg.62 Amarnath Viswanath - Pg.64 Andrea Marceles - Pg.117 AN Leite - Pg.118 Annette Tan - Pg.119 Anna VanMatre - Pg.66 Barbara McIntyre - Pg.120 Betty Collier - Pg.121 Brian Rock - Pg.68 Birgit Stern - Pg.122 Carlos Aranha - Pg.123 Carol Carpenter - Pg.124 Christina Thomas - Pg.125 Cornelia Steckhan - Pg.126 Cristina Maya Caetano - Pg.127 Daphne Anastassiou - Pg.128

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Darlene J. Winfield - Pg.70 Dana Milik - Pg.129 Dave Barkby - Pg.130

LeRoi Johnson - Pg.34 Liz Brownrigg - Pg.38 Zohar Wallach - Pg.58 Sana Doumet - Pg.46

Shifra Levyathan. - Pg.50

Sónia Domingues - Pg.156 Susan Hoffmann - Pg.54

Donna Bonin - Pg.131

Lilyana Petrova Lulu - Pg.143

Sharon T. Ross - Pg.104

Edgar Francisko - Pg.72

Lisa Levasseur - Pg.90

Sigmund Nyberg - Pg.155

Ellen Hegg - Pg.133

Liza Saltzman - Pg.144

Subodh Maheshwari - Pg.106

Erika Lawrence - Pg.134

Louise Giblin - Pg.92

Susan N. McCollough - Pg.108

Fatima Al Obaidi - Pg.135

Lucy Mattos - Pg.94

Sveta Long - Pg.157

Francesco Ruspoli - Pg.74

Lynn LeTourneau - Pg.145

Svetlana Sintseva - Pg.158

Francisco Cañas Salazar - Pg.136

Michael Lam - Pg.42

Frans Frengen - Pg.76

Michelle Larsen - Pg.146

Hanna Fluk - Pg.78

Nadia Sirry - Pg.147

Helen Kagan - Pg.137

O. Yemi Tubi - Pg.148

Hema Thakur - Pg.138

Pauline Dutkowski - Pg.149

Henry Ho - Pg.139

Peter Karis - Pg.96

Tara Del Rey - Pg.159 Thomas T. Thomas - Pg.110 Tinatin Vachnadze - Pg.112 Varda Breger - Pg.114 Walter Redondo - Pg.160 Zuleyha Ali - Pg.161

Howard Harris - Pg.140

Phyllis Jaffe - Pg.98

Jani Jan J - Pg.80

Phyllis Terrell - Pg.150

Jessica Sallay-Carrington - Pg.141

R.W. Bud Lichtenwalner - Pg.151

Jim Fitzpatrick - Pg.82

Renée Bellavance - Pg.100

Judy Pang - Pg.84

Richardo Sanchez Ayala - Pg.152

Kay Griffith - Pg.142

Rosemarie Armstrong - Pg.153

Lawrence R. Armstrong - Pg.86

Sam Barrow - Pg.154

Leo Gesess - Pg.88

Sandra Hawkins - Pg.102

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Katrin Alvarez “Many Faces”

by Steve Joel

Katrin Alvarez's take on art has sent the right ripples in the scene. Hailing from Germany, she has searched the depth of her heart to bring stories, daydreams, experiences, and tragedy into crystallization in her atypical pieces. Her work explores the inner sanctums of her dream world as she tries with satisfactory fruition to bring her thoughts to light in canvas. Often attached to her canvases are pieces of circuit boards and computer peripherals that are linked to human body parts through portrayals of appendages. She delineates the transfer of information from digital sources to the human body, a sort of futuristic science fictional concept where humans are fused with robotic parts to become cyborgs. She also incorporates atypical animals or creatures that are a cross between humans Cont. Next Page

“Genesis” Oil On Canvas, 50.5”x50.5”

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“Refille” Oil On Canvas, 31”x43”

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“Horus” Oil On Canvas+Object, 41.5”x49.5”

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and animals. Introspectively, this may refer to her interpretation of animal-like qualities in human beings that come into being in her paintings. Alvarez has a natural talent for color and a masterful technique. Her primary medium is oil on canvas which she skillfully uses to bring out the detailed features in her painting. Her careful and meticulous technique which just the right amount of light and dark shades add a real three-dimensional depth to her work. Her plight to bring out her thoughts and dreams subsequently instigate a feeling of wonder as viewers hope to gain insight into her mind. Her monochromatic drawings namely "Fear Has A lot Of Faces" creates an Cont. Next Page “Daddy Loves Me” Oil On Canvas, 12”x14.5”x2.5”

“Premonition” Oil On Canvas, 49”x41.5”

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“I Survived My Childhood” Colored Pencil On Board, 25”x19”

“Rage” Oil On Canvas+Object, 14”x14”x1.5”

“Lifelong” Oil On Canvas, 29.5”x21.5”

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“Karma” Oil On Canvas+Object, 57”x49”x3”

atmosphere of pain and focuses on the many affects life experiences have on the influence of one's fears, rooting from more than just one moment. The choice of color exhibits the depictions of physical and verbal abuse, and its torturous effects are evidenced in the faces surrounding her subject. The piece brings to play the issue of abuse and how haunted the world of the victim can turn out to be, the most affected victims being children. Alvarez has been vocal about her yearning to make a difference regarding the many issues surrounding the world; her work is her point of expression, her primary tool to use her voice for a global cause.

www.katrin-alvarez.de

“Fear Has A Lot Of Faces” Pencil On Board, 22”x31”

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A.C. Lindner

“Bartlett Pears” Oil On Board, 18”x17”

"I find inspiration in the smallest things; it may be a butterfly or the way the sunset rakes light across the landscape." - A.C. Lindner

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by Yadira Roman

Lindner is an American contemporary artist who currently resides in Texas. She skillfully employs traditional handcrafted materials and oils as her primary medium of expression. Her art encompasses daily life experiences and is introspective to emotions that shroud these experiences. Her works mainly comprise of still life paintings, land and waterscapes and the occasional portraits.

Lindner's art captures in vivid realism the subjects of her paintings using the old master technique as her template. Her complete mastery of color and extraordinary attention to detail makes her art stand out amongst most of her contemporaries. Her works have been exhibited in numerous galas and exhibitions, and she has also received many awards for her skilled artistry. Cont. Next Page

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“Figs” Oil On Board, 12”x16”

“Conch” Oil On Board, 12”x12”

“Pomegranate Alla Prima” Oil On Board, 8.25”x7.5”

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“Les Hortensias” Oil On Linen, 36”x36”

“Peonies In Delft” Oil On Linen, 20”x16”

"Pomegranate" is a beautiful display of the artist's adeptness at painting. Lindner skillfully uses different hues of red and grey combining them with proper light colors to add dimension and depth to her paintings. Her strokes are accurate and diligent, seamlessly gliding through the canvas to create stunning visuals that capture the eye of the viewer. But perhaps her most incredible skill is the

"Beauty is all around us, and it is this simple beauty that I try to convey to the viewer in my paintings."

“Otter Pond” Oil On Linen, 30”x40”

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ability to embellish the art centerpiece ( t h e p o m e g ra n a t e s ) w i t h a d u l l background. The perfect use of gradient blending in her background as the grey borders transition to a soft brownish-white color is enough to merit applause from the fiercest critics. Another testament to the artist prowess is "Otter Pond" which captures the beauty and serenity of nature on canvas. The painting shoes a sparkling and expansive water pond surrounded by lush green vegetation and a beautiful calm sky on the horizon. The artist's successful efforts to capture the viewer's attention are revealed by the intricate level of details on the painting from the ripples on the pond up to the venation of the tree leaves. The composition creates an atmosphere of peace and relaxation as the pleasing reflection of the trees on the pond seek to assuage every fidgety nerve.

“Cottontail With Butterfly” Oil On Board 8”x8”

A.C. Lindner is not only a connoisseur in her field but an emissary of nature who wishes to make the beauty of our natural environment known.

www.aclindner.com "I never cease to be inspired by God's creations on earth and am fascinated by their immense variety." - A.C. Lindner “Ballet Pointe Shoes” Oil On Board 11”x17”

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by Yadira Roman

“The Essence Of Beauty”

ward-winning master artist Barbara Tyler Ahlfield captures the beauty of the human countenance and figure preserving the experience of the essence of being in each stroke. The American artist has had a smooth transition from being a very successful fashion illustrator for fashion giants such as Lord&Taylor to a thriving modern artist. Cont. Next Page

"Fashion is definitely a great influence… I love drama, dramatic posing, and lighting" - Barbara Tyler Ahlfield

"Moonlight Daiquiri” Oil On Canvas, 60"x48" "Bobcat” Oil On Canvas, 36”x24”

"Tiger Stripes” Oil On Canvas, 60"x48"

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"Svora Borzoi Babs" Oil On Canvas, 60"x48"

“American master artist Barbara Tyler Ahlfield creates dramatic, evocative and emotionally layered portraits that are whimsical and profound, elegant and refined, technically accurate yet spontaneous. She carefully orchestrates portraits capturing the psychology of her subjects through harmonious compositions that emanate intimacy, delicacy, and strength. Ahlfield paints exciting, fleeting moments with tenderness and grace. Her scenes convey a world of fashion, beauty, and glamour.” - Viviana Puello

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"Rorie In Pearls" Oil On Canvas, 48"x36"

"Jewel" Oil On Canvas, 60"x36"

Her educational background in art and tenure as a fashion illustrator have contributed significantly to her skill and technique that she steadily continues to perfect. Ahlfield’s portraits explore the unearthed allure of her subjects as she aims to test the limits of beauty in every piece. She infuses her works with skills honed from her past career to create enchanting beings that are destined to draw attention to any onlooker. Her medium of choice is oil on canvas, and her color palette screams universal. She incorporates elegant flowing dresses in most of her pieces bringing a romantic and almost wistful fairy tale feel to her work. "Tiger Stripes" depicts a tall, slender and beautiful woman in a relaxed sitting posture. Her "Cotton Candy” Oil On Canvas, 60"x48"

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visage and silky flowing hair is the envy of angels. What may rival this Adonis' beauty is her tiger-striped flowing dress that perfectly hugs her torso and upper body revealing enough on the top and highlighting her svelte figure. The slight fluttering of the figure's hair and dress adds a touch of animation to the piece and beautifully complements the pensive expression of her subject. True to its name, "Pink Prowl" is a display of Ahlfield’s mastery of hue and human figures. The piece portrays an attractive dark woman in a mermaid dress that treads the floor. The background is a wet-into-wet mix of different tones of pink with a dash of cool shades that makes the woman appear as if she emerged from another worldly dimension. The beauty and subtle sensuality of the works evoke powerful, affectionate feeling ranging from love and lust to admiration and lingering questions of where Ahlfield’s wonderous skill continues to root from.

www.barbaratylerahlfield.com "Pink Prowl” Oil On Canvas, 60"x48"

"Dreams After Dark" Oil On Canvas, 60"x48"

"Forsythia And Tulle" Oil On Canvas, 60"x48"

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Hélène DeSerres

“Planete D'eau” Mixed Media, 30”x30”

by Steve Joel

“Through The View”

ward-winning master artist Hélène DeSerres is internationally acclaimed for her multi-disciplinary artistry. Born in Canada, DeSerres delved into art after completing her major in political science by enrolling in a Plastic Arts program. She is a painter, jewelry designer, photographer, and sculptor. Her work explores various forms including realism and impressionism, but her forte is abstract expressionism. She isn't shy

about trying out new media and experimental techniques to create her artwork. DeSerres' work is a recreation of the universe as she perceives it. Through the use of acrylic and watercolors, she etches her experiences and emotions on canvas. Her works are often vivid, using bright colors varied textures and even transparencies to create surrealism and highlight nature's mysteries. Cont. Next Page

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“Tumbling Elements” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”x40”

“le Pont” Mixed Media, 30”x30”

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“Outerspace” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”x40”

“We Go High” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”x40”

“Consciouness” Acrylic On Canvas, 60”x40”

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Her paintings incline towards abstract expressionism though she dabbles in what she calls floral portraiture and landscapes. She exhibits bright, vivid colors to complement the darker tones. Her mastery of color is evident in the seamless use of both primaries, secondaries, and tertiaries sometimes with mixed media or using a single medium. As her works entice the viewer, they also provoke thought as to the artists' motive and her interpretation of the concept. Hers is a subtle push to a new world whose boundaries are non-existent. As Deserres puts it, her works are a recollection of her usual events in the incredible language of art. She aims at sharing the intense beauty of the earth and the mysteries of nature that accompany it. DeSerres is a leading authority in her many disciplines. Her works continue to touch the hearts of many viewers worldwide.

www.helenedeserres.com

“New World” Mix Media On Canvas, 30”x40”

“Growing Storm” Acrylic On Canvas, 20”x40”

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Jani Viswanath “Through Time”

"Art is an emotion, an expression of our inner thoughts and feelings. There is no right or wrong. There is just Art."

- Jani Viswanath

by Steve Joel

hen Jani Viswanath is not busy sponsoring Medical Camps & Medical Students in Kenya or supporting drought struck farmers in the remote villages of north India, she spends her time recreating emotions and landscapes in brilliant abstract works. Her primary medium is Oils with Palette Knives & blades although she does occasionally dabble in acrylic and watercolors. Her pieces range from natural landscapes to abstract expressionism that portrays emotions in strikingly clear colors. She uses various techniques in her paintings including seamless gradient blending for her backgrounds and color scumbling for the most dominant elements. Viswanath is a master of color, skilfully using the right blend of primaries, secondaries, and tertiaries to create

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masterpieces that stir emotion and provoke thought. "Unburdened" is reminiscent of the autumn in Kabul in the 1980's. It depicts Jani's fond memory of the beauty of Shar - e - Nau park when , as a little girl, her mother took her friends and her to collect pine cones as an after school activity. The painting which shows sparsely spaced leaveshedding trees bordering on a large field where

a tiny figure stands. The piece captures not only the breathtaking beauty of the autumn landscape but the nostalgic emotion captured forever in oil on canvas. A self-taught artist, Jani Viswanath's work reflects the rich experiences collected from her travels across the globe. Viswanath's passion for art started at an early age since she was twelve years old. Viswanath left a

"Paradiso" Oil On Canvas, 23.5”x27.5”

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"Illume" Oil On Canvas, 39”x59”

"Athena" Oil On Canvas, 39.5”x59”

"Reminiscence" Oil On Canvas,19.5”x27.5”

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"Unburdened" Oil On Canvas, 19.5”x27.5”

“Cosmic Journey" Oil On Canvas

successful eighteen-year career in the retail industry to dedicate her time entirely to arts and philanthropy. Originally from India, Viswanath spent most of her childhood in Afghanistan and has lived in Indonesia, Amsterdam before moving to the Middle East. Having worked in corporate for over 18 years, Viswanath abandoned her career for artistic and

philanthropic pursuits, a decision that would set her on a path to freedom and success. She is c u r r e n t ly a n a c c o m p l i s h e d a r t i s t a n d philanthropist having partnered with Bentley motors UAE for her solo exhibitions and is busy with her foundation Healing Lives. Her works have received critical acclaim.

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"Midnite Hymn" Oil On Canvas, 59”x39”

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Karl Weiming Lu “Renaissance Man”

The Origin @ Universal Locus W (Origin Series 2010 – 2014)

Origin @ The Origin #001 (Origin Series 2010)

by Steve Joel

arl Weiming Lu is a modern-day renaissance man whose thirst for knowledge and yearning to expand his creativity has led him all around the globe. Born in China, Lu relocated to Australia to pursue his studies in numerous fields. He has worked as a civil engineer, stock trader, architect, fashion designer and e-businessman, but still maintains strong ties with his artistic predispositions, finally settling on being an artist as his career choice. A holder of a Masters' degree in Arts, Lu's strong educational backing has shaped his technique that displays his firm understanding of both Eastern and Western art traditions. His works are a perfect union of western and eastern art cultures that create a hybrid contemporary composition that shows his Origin @ The Source #006 (Origin Series 2010)

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authenticity, background, and creative genius. He is well known for the creation of the dripping-fluid technique of painting which has been adopted by contemporary artist and art students worldwide. He categorizes himself as an abstract expressionist and impressionist whose works hopefully strike and ignite. Lu believes his works are a culmination of his interest in science, arts, and philosophy portrayed in the language of incredible visuals. He displays a high command of both vivid and monochromatic colors which he employs in his work to create not only visually appealing compositions but artworks that communicate a universal message. He sometimes incorporates nude human figures in his work, the absence of clothes hints at an apparent aversion towards materialism and human affectations. His figures express the essence of human emotions, and most of his human figures are seen in warm embraces or affectionate poses. Sometimes Lu focuses on one Cont. Next Page The Life D F RB (Dripping Fluid Series) Babble D F (Dripping Fluid Series 2003 – 2009)

Free D F (Dripping Fluid Series 2003 – 2009)

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Dialectic Self-Portrait With 5 Postgraduate Degrees & Dips (Positive Global Life Series 2008 -2010)

Dialectic Self-Portrait With The Universal & Life Flow Of My Art (Positive Global Life 2008 - 2013)

Dialectic Self-Portrait With Uni Of Sydney Alumni & Jobs (Positive Global Life Series 2008 - 2011)

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Dialectic Self-Portrait With A Call For Contemporary Renaissance (Positive Global Life 2008 - 2012)

Dialectic Self-Portrait With Auto-biography & Triple Masters (Positive Global Life Series 2008-09)

color, exploring all its hues in a single canvas. He combines gradient blending with his dripping-fluid techniques to create moving pieces. As his works and innovative technique continue to rock the world, Karl Weiming Lu continues to perfect his technique and advance his career.

www.kwluart.com

Dialectic Self-Portrait With Family Photo Of Spring 1979 (Positive Global Life Series 2008-2014-16)

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Leroi Johnson “From the roots”

by Steve Joel

orn in Buffalo New York in a racially prejudiced era, Leroi Johnson used art as a means to assuage his daily struggles in fitting into society. Johnsons work is touched by his training in commercial art and almost 30year collection of sophisticated African art. His early works were a vivid recollection of his life. Later on, he delved into abstraction as a Cont. Next Page

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"Ladies In Waiting 1" Oil & Acrylic On Canvas, 38”x48”

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"They Came From The Sun" Oil & Acrylic On Canvas, 38”x48”

representation of human experience and life in general. Johnson's work succeeds in fusing geometrical abstractions with his life experiences and African thematics. Throughout his pieces, there is a cultured expression of freedom and yearning and an active link to his African heritage. Using acrylic and oil on canvases, Johnson creates his two-dimensional version of historical incidences and imaginative worlds hoping to form a bridge to a world that he pleads for understanding. He is a natural master of color and pattern, managing to keep his hues in line with the

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message he wishes to convey. He skilfully manages an almost impossible balance between tradition and contemporary art. "They Came From The Sun," is a testament to Johnson's commitment to establish his original identity and reveals his knack for transferring imagination to canvases. The piece shows dark humanoid figures cloaked in bright red robes with golden hair that reach the shoulders. At the corner of the painting is the sun whose hue is similar to the humanoids' hair, possibly pointing to the origin of the beings. The people depicted in the piece could be the Maasai people of Kenya whose beliefs trace their ancestry to the sun, which they also refer to as their creator. Though Johnson has received much acclaim for his original works that focused on African culture and personal experience, he has shifted these themes into more antidotal artistic pursuits.

www.leroiart.com

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Liz Brownrigg

by Viviana Puello

ew contemporary artists match the artistic prowess and aptness of Elizabeth Brownrigg. The Canadian artist brings out the essence and spirituality of nature, exploring the unseen and inexplicable forces that dictate the workings of our universe. Apart from her interest in the environment, Brownrigg also shares her fascination for people, mystic and religious beings and the world. Brownrigg's inspiration stems from mother nature as the endless source and provider of all things, including clay, a material that allows her to create beyond conventional boundaries and explore textures, colors, designs to which she ads her multi-layer masterful compositional technique. Brownrigg's multi-

"Deeply Rooted Clay" Sculpture, 18â&#x20AC;?

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layered designs give us an insight into her deep passion for utilizing space and form to create the appropriate atmosphere, convey a profound message and her mastery of both color and shape which she uses to create her eye-catching sculptures.

In "Deeply Rooted" while the first focus is on the physical world, a closer study of the sculpture delves into the supernatural and imaginative realms. A showcase of Brownrigg's technical skills, mastery of color and intuition, the result are stunning works; energy fieldscapes of Cont. Next Page

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vibrant displays of the invisible forces the govern the cosmos and the universe within. Browrigg has explored different mediums throughout her career, experimenting with acrylics, watercolors and pastels; however, she found the perfect match for her artistic

clay pots from her kiln, the wind blew her hair and it came in contact with the hot pot. The hair created a pattern on the pot which intrigued the woman and from then on she tried using other materials such as straw, feathers and horse hair. The horsehair created the most dramatic patterns and thus horse hair pottery was born. Each piece of horse hair pottery is a unique piece of artwork impossible to replicate.

expression in Clay. Utilizing horse hair pottery technique, she keeps in touch with nature and remains connected to the source through her creative process. Horse hair pottery dates back in the history of a Native American Pueblo women who accidentally discover this technique. Legend has it that as she was removing

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Elizabeth Brownrigg has undoubtedly excelled in her works which continue to touch many hearts and turn ordinary elements into extraordinary pieces of art.

"Mother Nature is my primary Inspiration; she has provided me with an incredible supply of clay, it is such a forgiving and yet a temperamental medium that pushes me, as an artist. Clay allows me to create various designs, add textures, carve or even add multiple layers into the design."

- Liz Brownrigg

www.gypsypotterstudios.ca

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Michael Lam

“Unique“ 2015, Acrylic Ink On Paper, 25”x25”

“Through Skill And Message”

by Steve Joel

ichael Lam's first inspiration for becoming an artist came from a Chinese herbal medicine book he stumbled upon as a kid. The neat and elegant hand -illustrated manuscripts became a template for what would in future be his unique calligraphy technique and a gateway to his interest in abstract expressionism.

Lam takes after the fundamentals of calligraphy and introduces an open-ended and free-minded infusion to this archaic technique to create his art. Using bold but gentle strokes, Lam creates Calligraphy that highlight ancient Chinese tradition and also abstract recreations of emotions in their raw, intense state. He has mastered the use of ink on paper to a Cont. Next Page

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“Genesis - Let There Be Light 08 “

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Genesis - Let There Be Light 07 “

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“Rise”(2015), Acrylic Ink On Paper, 30”x 25”

perfectionist level. He even states that everything including the paper, ink, and brush, have to be perfect before he begins his work. Apart from the said medium, Lam dabbles with oils and lacquer on canvas when focusing on expressionism. His art form is abstract and is i n s p i r e d b y ex p e r i e n c e s , f a n t a s y a n d imagination, and emotion. Lam marvels at the i n c r e d i b l e v e rs at i l i t y of i n k o n p a p e r , highlighting the various techniques that he skilfully applies in his work, from gentle feathery wisps to blotted pools, he uses either or a combination of both to brilliant effect. The result is not only eye-catching but out to stir the soul.

“God Lady”

"Unique" is a display of the incredible heights of Lam's imagination and skill. Lam is known for his single stroke painting mastery. A technique that takes much practice and preparation to create beforehand. His work succeeds in three fundamental aspects in that it simultaneously entices the viewer, brings about a flurry of emotion and creates social awareness on matters affecting our world. Lam uses his work to create social awareness of various present as well as historical tragedies that have hit our society.

www.michaellamny.com

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Sana Doumet "My Designs are a reflection of who I am and what I have become. My love for the medium I use allows me to overcome the stiffness of the metal and explore its softness, resulting in different textures, looseness and motions clearly visible in my work"- Sana Doumet

by Viviana Puello

nspired by ancient cultures, from African, Middle Eastern and South American, Lebanese born, award-winning jewelry designer and artist Sana Doumet creates wearable sculptures, handmade pieces in gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones. Doumet's masterful creations bring back ancient cultures with a modern take on the old traditional techniques, the result, awe-inspiring

“3 Rings With Diamond” All Three Rings Are Made Of Sterling Silver, 18kt. Yellow Gold & Diamonds From Left To Right: Slim Ran Ring With Diamonds, Dimension 5/8" Wide Pock-A-Diamonds Ring, Dimension 5/8" Wide Fun Ring 8 Diamonds, Dimension 5/16"

contemporary pieces in a variety of colors, rich textures and playful designs. Matte 22K and 18K yellow gold, and sterling silver, top clarity diamonds, and semi-precious stones come together in earrings, pendants, rings, necklaces, bracelets and bangle cuffs. Bold yet subtle, elegant yet vibrant, Doumet's unique style of mixing tones, colors, and shapes captures the essence of beauty and sophistication. Sana is renowned for her colorful modern-day designs

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“Garnet Necklace” Made Of: Sterling Silver, 18kt. Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver & 18kt. Yellow Gold (bi-metal), & Green Garnet Dimension: 17" Long X 5/8" Wide

that combine ancient techniques with a contemporary style. Utilizing her art and designs to honor tradition, and stand as a link between the present and the past, Doumet creates innovative, timeless jewelry fabricated with the use of various techniques including forging, hammering and material construction. Hand-hammered light-reflecting silver paired with glowing yellow gold conveys a message of contrast and diversity. Each design expresses the artist's message of oneness and connection between past and present, between the wearer and ancient generations. A citizen of the world, Sana Doumet has lived in different countries and has managed to fuse the magical heritage of various cultures to bring forth tantalizing works of art, wearable sculptures that are the perfect balance of beauty and functionality. Cont. Next Page

“Lines In Motion Cuff” Made Of: Sterling Silver, Sterling Silver & 18kt. Yellow Gold (bi-metal) Dimension: 1.00" Wide

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“ Black Tourmaline Necklace” Made Of: Sterling Silver, 18kt. Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver & 18kt. Yellow Gold (bi-metal), & Black Tourmaline Dimension: 18" Long X 7/16" Wide

“ Bouncing Links Earrings” Made Of: Sterling Silver & 18kt. Yellow Gold (bi-metal), Posts Are 18kt. Yellow Gold Dimension: 1.5" Long X 5/8" Wide

“San And Dawn Rings” Both Are Made Of: Sterling & 18kt. Yellow Gold San Ring Dimension : 1" Wide Dawn Ring Dimension: 11/16" Wide

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018 “ Unity Long Necklace” Made Of: Sterling Silver & 18kt. Yellow Gold (bimetal), Chain Is Sterling Silver Dimension: 36" Long X 6/8" Wide

Recipient of numerous awards, In 2018 Doumet became the first jewelry designer to received the prestigious ATIM Masters Award, conferred to her by ArtTour International Magazine. Follow Sana Doumet on Facebook & Instagram @SanaDoumetJewelry

www.sanadoumet.com

“ Solar Earrings “ Made Of: Sterling Silver & 18kt. Yellow Gold (bi-metal), Posts Are 18kt. Yellow Gold Dimension: 1 5/8" Long X 1" Wide

“Cuff Wide Levels” Made Of: Sterling Silver, & 18kt. Yellow Gold (bi-metal) Dimension: 1 7/16" Wide

“Cuff Narrow 1 & Cuff Narrow 2” Both Are Made Of: Sterling Silver & 18kt. Yellow Gold (bi-metal) Dimension: 5/8" Width

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Shifra Levyathan “Ghosts Of War”

by Yadira Roman

o discussion on photography is complete without a couple of references to Israeli contemporary photographer Shifra Levyathan's incredible photographic works. Ever since she discovered the digital camera, she has become addicted to the medium's power of expression that revealed to her a new world all around her. Levyathan captures the diversity and colorful personalities of people, old and decrepit buildings which are beautifully sad and the grandeur and sophistication of modern architecture. Her photographs are later subjected to digital alterations that blend with the realism to

convey her message to the viewers. The pictures she takes are usually a reflection of her moods, the more colorful ones depicting her happy and lighter moments while the monochromatic prints are depicting her sad and darker moods. The computer-aided alterations add an almost predictive twist to the images, seemingly like a recounting of a story that has already been told by the environment. Perhaps Levyathan's most propitious asset is her intuition that leads her to incredible scenes where she gets her images. Predominantly an urban photographer, the majority of Shifra Levyathan's works focus on views of city life, Cont. Next Page

“Ghosts Of War” Fine Art Photography, 23.5”x17.5”

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“Ghosts Of War” Fine Art Photography, 17.5”x23.5”

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around people and public spaces or in general appearing in a setting which is a reference to the contemporary way of life. Her uncanny eye for beautiful and animated scenery and scenarios are what set her apart from the average photographer. Her eerie series, "Ghosts Of War" is an example of her unfettered imagination that she applies when altering her photographs.

“Ghosts Of War” Fine Art Photography, 23.5”x17.5”

In one of the pictures, Levyathan portrayed a man inside a decrepit house, knees on the floor facing the wall. On the wall in black spray paint are the words "DR. FROST" housed in a comic book action cloud. The dull colors of the photograph attract a gloomy and despondent atmosphere that is further enhanced by the man kneeling and the bowing of his

“Ghosts Of War” Fine Art Photography, 23.5”x17.5”

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“Ghosts Of War” Fine Art Photography, 23.5”x17.5” “Ghosts Of War” Fine Art Photography, 23.5”x17.5”

head. As the name of the picture suggest, the man may be tortured by his warring past. He has sought retribution and freedom from torture in this abandoned house that may allude to a reconciliation with the past. Levyathan's use of strong symbolism and bizarre digital alterations are the hallmarks of her brilliant photographic prints that continue to win over many art enthusiasts worldwide.

www.shifrart.com

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Susan Hoffmann M

by Steve Joel

aster artist Susan Talbot Hoffmann's artistic career began in 1989 following her recuperation from an epidural hematoma that took four years of speech, occupational and physical therapy consequent to the removal of a brain tumor. Experiencing Art therapy during her recovery, she fell in love with art and decided to pursue a creative path. She completed a BA in Art majoring in Printmaking in 1999. For Her etchings and watercolors of Louisiana swamps flora and fauna, Cajun cuisine and the nearby New Orleans Garden District have earned her international acclaimed and numerous awards. Hoffmann's aim as an artist to inspire and lift the human spirit and raise environmental

conservation awareness can be seen in her mesmerizing compositions which she creates in a variety of mediums including acrylic, oil, watercolors, plastic, shredded paper and cutouts from photographs. Hoffmann has had her works exhibited in various galleries and museums in the U.S. Her central themes are the devastating effects of human pollution on the world, the holocaust, and sheer imagination. Hoffmann captures her imagery by photoetching on copper plates. Etchings are handpulled on paper, and the resulting intaglio image is printed using archival inks on 100% rag p a p e r. I t i s t h e n m a n u a l ly e m b o s s e d (watermarked) with lace collagraphs in complementary patterns evocative of the Cont. Next Page

"2323 Magazine Street" DigitalArt-Intaglio, 24"x18"

"Grinnanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Villa" DigitalArt-Intaglio, 24"x18"

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"Louisiana Purchase Apartments " DigitalArt-Intaglio, 24"x18"

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"Colonel Shorts Villa" DigitalArt-Intaglio, 18"x24”

"Grocer Adams Cottage" DigitalArt-Intaglio, 18"x24”

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"Nevermore Mansion" DigitalArt-Intaglio, 24"x18"

scroll-like and floral forms in the ironwork balconies of the Renaissance era. A unique aspect of her technique is that she sometimes draws only the outline of some of her elements, leaving the body untouched and in monochrome. She proceeds to fill the rest of the canvas with brilliant colors to create a fantastic contrast.

Hoffmann's paintings are both appealing, introspective and mysterious. As she visually entertains the viewer, she also instigates feelings and raises awareness on contemporary issue mainly global warming. Susan Hoffmann is an excellent example of a new breed of artist that are conscious of the environment where they draw their inspiration from.

www.susantalbothoffmann.com

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Zohar Wallach

“Burst of life”

"Fraction" Mixed Media Sand, Pigments And Minerals On Canvas, 36"x48"

by Steve Joel

o h a r Wa l l a c h' s immersive artworks are a gateway to a surreal world and a glimpse into the creative imagination of the artist and her interpretation of feelings.

The Israeli-Canadian mixed media artist developed a unique technique which applying layers of bio-paint, pigment, and sand on her canvases, leaving them to determine their course., while she peels and distresses the layers and adds other in the process. The result is a beautiful marbled textured composition of beautiful patterns that reflect the unseen forces of nature that shape our physical reality. Wallach displays her mastery of color and a brilliant "Blooms" Mixed Media, Sand, Pigments, Bio Paint On Canvas, 48"x48"

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"Alive" Mixed Media Sand And Pigments On Canvas, 40"x40"

technique in the painting "Journey." The work is an agglomeration of various colors, an implosion of hues that hold the viewer captive. The piece is a recreation of the universe but only more colorful and animated. Similarly, Wallach painted "Within 2" with vivid colors though she occasionally incorporates some darker hues. The piece tells of the inner

"Within 2" Mixed Media Sand And Pigments On Canvas, 40"x40"

workings of the heart. It is a depiction of the nature of human emotions, possibly hers, that is mostly bright and blissful but may sometimes be shrouded in darkness. Wallach is vocal about working intuitively during her creative process. Using sand overtime to play with texture and follow the Cont. Next Page

"Emerge" Mixed Media Sand And Pigments On Canvas, 40"x40"

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"Tender" Mixed Media Sand And Pigments On Canvas, 40"x40"

"Bliss" Mixed Media, Sand, Pigments, Minerals, Bio Paint On Canvas, 40"x60"

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direction in which her hands guide her. The natural fluidity of her approach is serenely portrayed in her works, exhibiting rich textures that quietly compliment the bold use of color. Her understanding and ability to communicate with human emotion and thought is defined in the burst of life in each piece that she exhibits. There is always a sense of newness and invitation into the fresh and lively splashes of life in each canvas. She proudly presents the embodiment of a transformation using inspiration from natural elements to convey her message. Her titles set a powerful intention for her audience, is a window into her choice of Universal language.

zoharwallach.com "Reaction" Mixed Media Sand And Pigments On Canvas, 40"x40"

"Journey" Mixed Media Sand And Pigments On Canvas, 40"x48"

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Alexander Makarenko “Traveling Through Time”

by Steve Joel

l e x a n d e r Makarenko is a g r a p h i c s designer and contemporary artist who currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, though his country of origin is Ukraine. Being an avid traveler greatly influenced his artistic pursuits and became the driving force for his many brilliant works of art. His style creatively fuses emotion and beauty; it is a lucid expression of love and affection for the environment with the frequent use of the love h e a r t a n d n a t u ra l f i g u ra t i v e e l e m e n t s sometimes intertwined and side-to-side. Apart from his predispositions towards nature, Makarenko is also famed for his collage portraiture of famous figureheads including Marylin Monroe, Judy Garland, and Georgia

"Georgia O'Keeffe" LIFE March 1, 1968, Mixed Media, 40”x50”

O'Keefe among others. His sudden drifting towards this portraiture was inspired by the famous LIFE magazine's past publications of these stars who amazed Hollywood with their incredible talent. "Marylin Monroe" portrays a variety of media including oil and acrylic paints, gesso, digitally manipulated canvas and others. The central figurehead is the beautiful Marylin Monroe in monochrome with a light pink shading to espouse her feminine energy. The piece is shrouded in cutouts from various publications, photographs and her Broadway star on the bottom edge. Her hair is speckled with cartoonish stars and bright moons and on the top-left corner is the cover page of the LIFE magazine issue that sources his inspiration. For his "Georgia O'Keeffe" piece, he chose to complement the portrait of the figurehead with warm shading and a building with three crosses

"Judy Garland" LIFE December 11, 1964, Mixed Media, 40”x50”

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"Marilyn Monroe" LIFE April 7, 1952, Mixed Media, 40”x50”

on top of it. His skillful manipulation of color and contrast add to the overall beauty of the portrait and reflects O'Keeffe's character and moods. Makarenko's works of portraiture

inspired by LIFE magazine are a journey through time to an era where stars rocked our world.

www.alexandermak.net

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Amarnath Viswanath “Expression In The World”

"Walking In The Rain 2 " Acrylic On Canvas, 39”x27.5”

by Thomas Liutas

sing both expressionistic and figurative elements in his work, Amarnath Viswanath focuses on the way that bold colors correlate with a landscape or a portrait. It is a process which demands care to maintain the integrity of the composition. These qualities can be seen in "Dancing Swan " Acrylic Digital Transfer On Stainless Steel

"Drowning_in_Thought " Acrylic On Canvas, 19.6”x39”

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"Moses" Acrylic Digital Transfer On Stainless Steel, 19.6”x19.6”

many of his paintings, like “Moses” and “Rainy Day,” where a figure is the protagonist of the work and is surrounded by an environment which ranges from distorted to fully abstract. This distorted view of reality is quite common throughout his work, as it is also evident in “Yosemite,” where the majestic mountain range is painted in bold colors that evoke the emotional background of the creator. In "Rainy Day " Acrylic On Canvas, 39”x27.5”

"Yosemite Mountain " Acrylic On Canvas

essence, it is a dynamic dialogue between the media that juxtaposes the different techniques that are applied to the paintings. Amarnath Viswanath is a German resident, born in India., he has exhibited his art in collective and group exhibitions worldwide.

www.viswanath.de

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Anna VanMatre "Catching Light " Acrylic And Graphite On Paper, 63"x240"

“Chromatic Waves”

by Jefe Eser

ith a successful career that expands many decades, Polish artist Anna VanMatre makes use of different techniques to create her unique artistic language. She's well known for her monumental graphite paintings, which she creates with graphite on three-dimensional paper.

"Mountains Waves " Acrylic On Canvas, 48"x72"

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"Sea And Night " Acrylic On Canvas, 48"x72"

Nature is one of her most visible and essential influences, rephrasing natural patterns on her canvas with skillful use of bold, contrasting colors. Such an interpretation is experienced in her mesmerizing works, like “Sunset Waves” and “Lazure Blue Red,” where she starts from the initial archetypical wave drawing and enhances it with a personal chromatic pattern. She elevates the contrasts by introducing dashes of warm, red tones, thus creating areas with a chromatic climax. Her aweinspiring compositions promote the richness of nature and beauty of our environment. Anna VanMatre’s works have been showcased in ex h i b i t i o n s a n d p r i v a t e collections worldwide. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious S. Wyspiański Memorial Award. She lives and works in Cincinnati, Ohio.

annavanmatre.com "Coral Reef " Acrylic On Canvas, 48"x72"

"Red Sunset " Acrylic On Canvas, 30"x40"

"Azure Blue" Acrylic On Canvas, 30"x40"

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Brian Rock A

by Viviana Puello

“In His World”

ward-winning artist, Brian Rock utilizes a variety of objects and techniques to create works that convey strong sentimentality, promote healing and expose hidden depths in the human condition. Inspired by his life experience, Rock creates abstract expressions of memories, moods, thoughts and his environment. His unique technique of hand mixing his mediums directly onto the canvas, allows Rock a direct contact with the audience, imprinting his memories and sharing his healing process on each one of his

paintings. Making use of mixed media, Rock's work shows remnants of war, dirt, glass, ash, wire, nails, bullet casings and shrapnel. Applying colors as well as found objects to create conceptual compositions, importing representative references that maintain a connection with reality and focus on a more direct view of our society. These influences can be seen in artworks like “Journey” and “Playground,” the latter being an amalgamation of objects and painting techniques that result in a compelling, bold image. The viewer who comes in touch with his work is directly

"Playground" Mixed Media, 29”x39”

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"Pastoral" Mixed Media, 18”x24”

experiencing this context, as the background themes have a profoundly social character that observes contemporary society. All this complexity behind the work of Brian Rock can be seen as an honest, and vulnerable testimony of his life's journey, a statement which is of significant influence as it leaves an open invitation for others to relate. Rock uses rich warm and chromatic colors, with inviting textures showcasing his world within ours.

"Unfinished Journey" Mixed Media, 36”x24”

Using his art as a source of healing, Rock is vocal about the definite influence art has had in his life during his journey of overcoming trauma. Living with the desire to give back as a veteran, he is active with several charities, being of contribution to his community through empowerment and creativity. Rocks work is the open expression of uncertainty in healing, and he continues to live his truth through it.

brianrockart.vpweb.com

"The Road To School" Mixed Media, 36”x60”

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Darlene J. Winfield “Seasons of life”

by Steve Joel

arlene J Winfield is a Canadian contemporary artist based in Ontario whose works are heavily influenced by her extensive travels and experiences in various countries including Mexico and Indonesia. She ascribes her indelible passion for painting to the great works exhibited in these countries' museums that left a lifelong impression on her.

"Happy Days " Oil On Canvas, 24”x48”

heavy use of green represents the fecundity of nature as it transitions from winter, a rather dull and inert state, to spring, which is more vibrant and cheerful state. The most animated feature, however, is the spring which is a seemingly frivolous dance of bright colors that create a dazzling effect, bringing this painting to life.

Her approach is a traditional technique augmented by apt layering techniques and impasto applied with a palette knife. Winfield's primary medium is oil or acrylic on canvas done in a representational fashion for her audiences' benefit. Her paintings capture landscapes and changing seasons in vivid and animated colors. With her repeated strokes and unique layering. Her pieces create a cheery, energetic atmosphere that for some may touch on nostalgia. "Spring Foward" captures the picturesque scenery of a water meadow in acrylic on canvas. The

"Always Growing " Acrylic On Canvas, 36”x60”

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"Spring Forward " Oil On Canvas, 40”x40”

"Island Society " Oil On Canvas, 48”x48”

In "Always Growing," Winfield takes a more calm and relaxed approach, to present serenity and tranquillity. The piece is not a cacophony of color but a diligent application of white, black, blue hues and various shades of brown that create vast, slow laden terrain with snow-covered trees and a beautiful calm sky. As the name suggests, the painting begs for stillness and patience in the process of growing and becoming.

www.darlenejwinfieldart.com "Current Location" Oil On Canvas, 36”x60” "Rock Solid" Oil On Canvas, 24”x60”

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Edgar Francisko “Movement In Color”

by Thomas Liutas

olombian artist, Edgar Francisko Jimenez, employs the use of color etching to portray various movements of the Colombian dance. He fuses multiple styles and concepts into this particular approach to develop themes of the Western and Eastern Cultures. In this manner, it is common to see the patterns of Chinese painting and calligraphy as well as lithography in his works. Francisko's technique yields art that seems fragmented due to the use of broken waves of dots to create forms. In this light, a close look at Francisko’s works such as “Love Kiss” and “ Deep Meditation” reveals shapes in static movement with paralyzed and petrified dispositions. The result is a new pictorial invention not tied to any previous artistic rules. Francisko’s creativity is not only limited to the mixing of techniques. He uses “Edgar Francisko Selfportrait" Acrylic On Canvas, 8”x11”

“Red Gipsy Fire" Acrylic On Canvas, 40”x40”

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"Love Kiss" Acrylic On Canvas, 31”x31”

various materials to present his works. Working with a broad spectrum of mediums such as charcoal on oil paintings while others are acrylic on canvas. Fluidity and the vibrancy of color use bring his works to life, inviting his audience to dance with the world he portrays.

edgarfrancisko.com

"Deep Meditation" Acrylic On Canvas, 24”x32”

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Francesco Ruspoli “Human Nature”

by Steven Joel

rancesco Ruspoli has succeeded in citing societies' emotional interaction and nature's tranquillity. His works entail human figures in abstract forms of nature, bringing to life societal relations and its impact on today's world. Throughout his work, Ruspoli exhibits the use of vivid oil colors with slight differences of contrast and subtle gradations to highlight the volatility and vacillation of human emotion. By doing so, Ruspoli wishes to evoke new thoughts and feelings from his audience. Ruspoli leaves the

interpretation of his work to his viewer, allowing them to form their visual language and understanding of the paintings. Edge of Silence is a testament to Ruspoli's commitment to his message. The painting depicts a gathering of human figures in a somewhat crowded environment. The huddled plain-faced figures express emotion through color, whatever each color represents is left to the viewer to interpret. The background is a mixture of pink and blue hues giving the painting an evening feel. His skillful use of organic shapes and flowing lines evoke an almost out-of-this-world sense of lived experience, acting as a gateway to another universe. In his work 'Eternal Affection,' Ruspoli employs a similar technique to 'Edge Of Silence' with its use of human shapes and a mixed-hue background. The painting aims at evoking physical sensuality and filial affection. Ruspoli's

“Unnamed" Oil On Canvas, 48”x60”

"In The Sun" Oil On Canvas, 48”x60”

"Suspect" Oil On Canvas, 48”x60”

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"Eternal Affection" Oil On Canvas, 36”x48”

works are on display all over Europe and the U.S.A. He invites everyone to view his psycho-analytical version of society and experience the essence of the clustered nature of human beings and their relation to life.

francescoruspoliart.com

“Unnamed" Oil On Canvas, 48”x60”

"From The Edge Of Silence" Oil On Canvas, 48”x60”

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Frans Frengen “Fumagine”

“Stylized Single" Fumagine And Acrylic Dots On Canvas, Movable Square 27.5”x27.5”

by Steven Joel

rans Frengen's creative process is almost as intriguing as his works. He studied under the tutelage of many prominent artists before his decision to become a fully fledged artist. He later developed his signature "Fumagine" technique that forms the basic layout of his work. This incredible technique that was birthed and developed in Wemmel, Belgium is tantamount to painting with a candle. This unique method of painting has put Frengen a cut above. His technique creates monochromatic paintings and drawing with a n i m p r e s s i v e p e r s o n a l to u c h . T h e Fumagine approach adds effect to his painting enhancing the black and white pieces by high shading.

“Between You And Me" Fumagine (Performance) And Acrylic Dots And Movable Square On Canvas 15.74”x15.74”

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“Reaching The Lonley Top" Fumagine, To Paint With A Flame, Acrylic And Dots, And Movable Square On Canvas 27.5”x27.5”

“A Fool Shows Us Some Of His Foolery, Just Not Enough Of His Wisdom” Fumagine, To Paint With A Flame, Acrylic And Dots, And Movable Square On Canvas, 2016 27.5”x27.5”

Frengen manages to etch out intricate details of his elements and also includes spots of color to animate his paintings further. He uses the primary colors green, red and blue in his works breaking the monochromatic banality with a sudden jolt of bold coloring. Some themes he' explore's include emotion, personal experiences, surrealism and sensual seduction.

Frengen's works are not only a portrayal of innovative genius but also a lesson conveyed to the viewer through his brilliant technique.

“Le Coup De Théâtre Des Trois" Fumagine And Dots And Movable Square, 27.5”x27.5”

www.allart-frengen.be

“The Conquest Of Europe Vesus My Subconscious" Fumagine And Acrylic Dots On Canvas, 27.5”x27.5”

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Hanna Fluk

“Transcendence Thougts”

by Steve Joel

anna Fluk is what most art critics would call an avant-garde enthusiast. Working primarily with acrylic and oil on canvas as her medium, Fluk explores novel techniques of s e l f- ex p r e s s i o n . H e r e c l e c t i c m e t h o d i s complemented by eerie titles that are bound to make her audience appreciate her eccentric style and marvel at the curious titles she chooses to use. Fluk's conceptual works focused on social issues like politics, economy, religion and feminist and human rights. Her painting style is a combination of wet-on-wet brush strokes and carefree gradient blending. She mainly focuses on abstract expressionism as a means to convey her emotions to the canvas. Her works are shaped by experiences, feelings, and meditation in the aims of realizing herself. With every stroke of the brush, "Hamzin" Oil On Canvas, 16”x12”

"Bubbles" Oil On Canvas, 32”x39”

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Fluk paints a piece of her soul onto the canvas hoping the world would share and appreciate her unique interpretation of life's beauty. Her works appeal to the inquisitive viewer who is not only touched by the copious raw emotion but is haunted by the myriad of questions that the painting asks. Though the answers to the questions posed by Hanna Fluk's work may only unravel in a world beyond our reach, what we may conclusively establish is that her pieces will travel the minds of her unsuspecting viewers for some time.

www.hannafluk.com

"Jerusalem Cock & Rock" Oil On Canvas, 32”x24” "E=M X C2" Oil On Canvas, 28”x35”

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Jani Jan J

“Ramse's Walk To The Nile" Mixed Media On Canvas, 24"x31"

“Man Of Many Gifts” by Steve Joel

ani Jan J. is a cultured renaissance man being both sculptor, painter, and a graduate art therapist. As an artist, Jani Jan shies away from the conventional artistic technique of oil, acrylic, and watercolors and instead uses raw material from the earth surface including paper, iron, glass, and stone, working them into sculptures and images. His style can be broadly categorized as abstract expressionism. His art has an eerie, other-worldly view feel that manifests his eclectic interpretation of the world he lives in and his take on emotions.

“Sun Mirror" Olive Tree Wood, Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, 20"x8"x7"

“Babyworld Embracement" Iron, Epoxe-Paper, 12"x6"x8"

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Jani Jan J approaches his works with a worldly view and even goes to the extent of seeking dialogue, networking and communication with others before and during the production of his work. He draws inspiration from sensations and experiences garnered from his worldly travels and interaction with different folk from Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. He exhibits abstract figures and heavy symbolism in his work creating pieces that share both two and three-dimensional aspects bringing both visual depth and solid feel to his works. Jan J frequently incorporates humanoids, combining them with free circles and checkered patterns. His colors are bright and brilliant and out to capture the viewer's eye. His work leaves a permanent impression on his audience, leaving immortalized memories of his ethereal compositions.

www.janijanj.com “As The Water Came" Iron Painting, Mixed Media On Styrodur On Wood, 47"x24"

“Ramse's Dog" Iron Painting, Mixed Media On Wood, 23"x17"x2" 2017

“Family" Epoxe-Paper, Iron Painting On Wood, 43"x24" 2012

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Jim Fitzpatrick “Touching Grace”

by Steve Joel

im Fitzpatrick is an internationally recognized, award-winning artist known for his elaborately detailed works inspired by his desire to empower others with chronic pain, as this has been a challenge in his life. Fitzpatrick is a multidisciplinary artist and an avid of color inspired by others who help make the world a better place. Though most of his pieces are characterized by moments of transformation, Fitzpatrick captures the essence of each present expression in his subjects. With careful detail and neutral coloring, his audience is introduced to a vast array of messages through each choice applied in his portraits. "Dao, Thai Beauty, Artist And Model" Mixed Media Drawing, Can Be Printed Out In Different Sizes

"As a chronic pain sufferer, I hope my works and situation inspires others to continue to fight on through whatever obstacle or obstacles they are faced with and to seek out and enjoy the world and all its wonders." - Jim Fitzpatrick A recent portrayal of his gift at capturing raw human grace is his portrait painting of Thai artist and model Dao. Fitzpatrick captures in intricate detail the beauty and elegance of the model with her long curly black hair and her delicate facial features. His skillful use of lighting and shading and add to the depth and dimensioning of the piece, giving it a realist feel. What is more astounding however is his meticulousness and articulate use of his media which include pastels, colored pencils, and charcoal. This culminates in a portrait that borders reality, even evoking a sense of presence while viewing the piece. All in all, Fitzpatrick deserves all the acclaim he has received for his works and his preservation of art with a social stance.

jim-fitzpatrick.pixels.com

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"What Will Become Of The Man In Between" Color Photography Digitally Altered, Can Be Printed Out In Different Sizes "Pro Wrestler Chris Masters Planning His Move" Mixed Media Drawing, Can Be Printed Out In Different Sizes

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Judy Pang

“Honoring History With A Touch”

“ Aroma” Oil On Canvas, 72”x48”

by Steve Joel

hinese-American artist Judy Jing Pang has redefined classical style painting, adding a bit of flair and imagination to the old-age technique. Pang's paintings include portraits, figurative portraits, and reproductions which etch visual realism on white canvases. Her pieces are a reflection of a gone age of radical renaissance, an almost audible call from a period that laid the foundation of contemporary art. Judy Pang's paintings mostly depict realistic human figures capturing the quintessential emotions of human in the face of her portraits and the stark and s e n s u o u s n u d i t y a n d m a g i c a l a u ra t h at characterized classical paintings. Born in the city of Chengdu, China, Pang received a Bachelor Degree from the Department of Music Theory in The Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. She also studied Guqin (a traditional seven-string Chinese zither) and traditional Chinese painting under Mrs. Jiying Liu, a famous traditional Chinese painter. After graduating from the conservatory, she taught both music history and Chinese music theory at the Beijing Dance Academy. “ Phoenix” Oil On Canvas, 48”x60”

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“ Peacock” Oil On Canvas, 30”x80”

As she puts it in her own words, every time, she paints she loses herself in the process stating that, at times, it feels like she is conversing with the invisible spirit of the artist. And with every brushstroke layered on the canvas and every gaze at the original work, she tries to instill in her piece her essential soul and aura. Digressing from Pang's marvelous masterpiece reproductions, her original portraits, and

“ Ethereal” Oil On Canvas, 48”x48”

“ Sun” Oil On Canvas, 48”x53”

figurative portraits only enhance her reputation as a leading classical artist. Capturing her raw and unbridled dreams and imagination in traditional conventional expressive art. As she brings her figure to life, she also draws the viewers into a fictional world of gods, nymphs, satires and heavenly beings giving the viewers a taste of her surreal and extraordinary mind.

www.judyjingpangart.com

“ Dream Beyond” Oil On Canvas, 40”x40”

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Lawrence R. Armstrong

"Stalk" Layered Metal/Acrylic, 33"x53"x5"

“My work, both in Art and Architecture, is an ongoing exploration of the concept of Layers. I have always been aware of and fascinated by Layers in the Natural and Built Environment. Layers in Space and Time. Layers in Intellect, in Emotion. Synthesis and Interpenetration of Form, of Solid and Void, of Chaos and Order, Simplicity and Complexity.” -Lawrence R. Armstrong

“Layered Vision”

by Mia Tina

ward-winning artist Lawrence R. Armstrong has a unique, diverse design background, and embodies a renaissance approach to life. Armstrong describes his art as having been founded in awareness and fascination of layers and finds inspiration in “flashes of light,” which he notes appear involuntarily to him through his sensory perception via artistic mediums, like music and writing, architecture both built and natural, or events, people, and moods. He blends all of these to create even more complex layers.

a s t h e c h i e f ex e c u t i v e o f f i c e r o f t h e international design firm Ware Malcomb, he has seen the award-winning company through consistent growth. A testament to the Renaissance man’s artistry as much as to his business acumen and expertise in design and technology.

Armstrong has been called a “modern Renaissance man,” and for a good reason. He's not only an exceptional artist and architect, but

The success of both the firm and Armstrong’s work are mostly owed to technology, according to Armstrong. We may all have associated him

"Gestalt 3.0" Layered Metal, 47"x50"x6"

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"Red Flash" Iphone Sketch Metal, 22"x28"x1"

"Glow Mist" Iphone Sketch Metal, 22"x28"x1"

with artistic ingenuity, but it appears this talented artist is not swift to take credit for his beautiful masterpiece. Virtual architectural m o d e l s , co n s t r u c t e d t h ro u g h b u i l d i n g information modeling, provide an endless virtual vision of coordinated views for various architectural designs and projects, allowing both the designers and the firm’s clients to envision the outcome through the creative process. This tool also benefits Armstrong’s multilayered sculptures and paintings, with their intersections and interacting layers. Lawrence R. Armstrong's work has been shown in Madrid, Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Mira, Vienna, Toronto, New York, Miami, Fo r t L a u d e rd a l e a n d California. He has received numerous individual awards for personal art and design, including: The Sandro Botticelli Prize in Florence, Italy,

"Caddis" Layered Metal/Acrylic, 30"x67"x3"

Artavita 9th & 10th Contests, ATIM Masters Award, ATIM Choice Award, AIA Honor Aw a r d , O C D e s i g n C o m m u n i t y A r t E x h i b i t i o n , T e r m i n a l To w e r D e s i g n Competition Award, Shaker Square Circle within a Square Design Competition, and Cleveland Award.

www.lraart.com

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Leo Gesess

by Thomas Liutas

eo Gesess dives into human emotion through his photography utilizing different techniques and themes to convey a holistic view of his work. It is a work that has compositional precision as a prime characteristic, valuing the particular structure of the subjects and portraying them in a way that underlines their natural beauty. This is a rule that applies both to landscapes, focusing on elements that stand out in the overall composition, as well as in works that depict people and values their facial or bodily

“Hold the moment and fill it with life.” - Leo Gesess “Gun Girl” Fine Art Photography

“Mourning Widow” Fine Art Photography

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“Water Terror” Fine Art Photography

characteristics. Another aspect of his work is the way that the imagery conveys to the viewer a coherent narration revolving around the topic, becoming a visual story that unravels and introduces the public to a new reality through the eyes of the creator. It is an experience that balances elegantly between concept and aesthetic, caring for both to reach the most efficient final result.

www.clickandpic.photography www.comcom.agency

“Water Walk” Fine Art Photography

“Magical Moment” Fine Art Photography

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Lisa Levasseur “Palette Art”

“ New York Bash” PaletteArt™ Recycled Paint 100% Acrylic On Canvas, 16”x20”

by Steve Joel

isa Levasseur is an award-winning artist internationally recognized as the creator of Pallete Art™, a novel art form that uses recycled paint to create three-dimensional sculpted images. A combination of genius creativity and the desire to protect the environment, Levasseur style speaks volumes about her creative energy and innovative spirit. She explores the use of the dried up paint from leftovers to sculpt her vision on each canvas. Her work is a culmination of eccentric abstract forms in both painting and sculpture. The three-dimensional paintings often raised a few inches off the canvas not only yearn for emotion but tell a story in a way just the heart can understand.

“ Insane Crazy” PaletteArt™ Recycled Paint 100% Acrylic On Canvas, 16”x20”

“ Take Another Piece” PaletteArt™ Recycled Paint 100% Acrylic On Canvas, 16”x20”

“ Bright Lights” (Permanent Museum Collection Vegas) PaletteArt™ Recycled Paint 100% Acrylic On Canvas, 16”x20”

A self-though artist, Levasseur has devoted her artistic career to her love for our natural world. Her works are an expression of her life's experiences, pain, challenges, and joy. "Take Another Piece" is an example of Levasseur's display of mastery of her Palette Art™ technique. The painting is mostly calming as the striping of black and white bring about a relaxing feel. As her audience focuses on the center of the art, the colors appear to search for new identity from the muddies pit that dominates the center of the piece.

“ Between Heaven’n Hell II (by LJL & Brian R.)” PaletteArt™ Recycled Paint 100% Acrylic On Canvas, 48”x24”

"New York" can best be described as a frenzy of colors. The painting allegorizes the dazzling and bustling streets of New York and its dynamic energy. The piece is inspired by her experiences in New York and the feelings she gets from being there. "Bright Lights" is a stark contrast to "New York" as it only uses black and white to depict three bright lights. The piece gently whispers enlightenment and hint at spiritual understanding and spiritual realization.

www.topcontemporaryartist.com

“Endless Nights” (Permanent Museum Collection Vegas) PaletteArt™ Recycled Paint 100% Acrylic On Canvas, 16”x20”

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Louise Giblin W

by Yadira Roman

ith textural contrasts, very expressive use of form, line, and proportion, Louise Giblin's sculptures create a multi-layered world that invokes power and dynamism inspired in the idea to sculpt what she considers ones armor

as a celebration of strength and achievements. Her work is predominantly figurative, creating detailed sculptures that reproduce the details of the original reference while at the same time introducing new concepts as her interpretation and the story of her subjects and their journey. In her series “Body Casting Olympians,” she created life casts modeled after 5 Olympic

"La Vie En Rose" Bronze Sculpture, 20"x12"x6.5"

"Art is powerful and timeless - just as Ancient Egyptians inspired me as a child, I produce bronzes that will talk about my models’ lives and values for another 3000 years.” - Louise Giblin "iLondon" 2016 Bronze Sculpture, 5”x4”x11”

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athletes, a topic that includes the physical power of these subjects. After casting their torsos, Giblin works them in a way that resembles a bionic sculpture, with the natural perfection of the machine becoming a prevalent aesthetic and topic within her works. A similar technique can be seen in her more recent piece “La Vie En Rose,” which is a bronze sculpture of roses that showcases her masterful and elegant drawing skills and a complex structure regarding composition. It is clear Giblin is on a mission, empowering the voice of others in the process.

"Motor Head" Bronze Sculpture, 17.5"x8"x8"

"Olympian Series IV" Bronze Sculpture, 26.5"x16"x9"

Louise Giblin is a Member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors. She grew up on the Isle of Wight and lives and works on the Kent/East Sussex border, UK. Her work is exhibited and collected internationally.

www.louisegiblin.co.uk

"Tutankhamun In New York 2010" Drawing, 8"x5.5"

"Perfect Fit" Bronze Sculpture, 25.5"x16"x10"

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Lucy Mattos “The Origin Of Creation” by Viviana Puello

ward-winning master artist Lucy Mattos is a national professor of fine arts with a passion for sculpture. Born and raised in the Argentinian countryside, Mattos grew up surrounded by flowing rivers and robust mountain views that inspired her into pursuing arts. Her artistry encompasses a broad range of subjects including feminism, nature, and landscapes. Her works are an original force that relays the essence of mother nature. Throughout her artwork, Mattos conveys a central theme which is the appreciation of the female.

Lucy Mattos' technique is best described as versatile. The artist crosses the boundaries of conventional drawing by incorporating various mediums in her “Up To When?” Bronze, 9”x5”x4” works like bronze, silver, wood, white metal, acrylics, stones, alabaster, polyester resin and natural fibers. Her imagery bursts with energetic fervor as she showcases her mastery of color and brilliant technique perfected over the years. As for the viewers, most are left in a blissful trance, an enigmatic dance with the canvas and mediums in a world of her conjuring.

“You Want Me Whitw” Polyester Resin, 20”x7”x4”

Apart from this immersive aspect of Mattos' sculptures, viewers are also made to appreciate the beauty of the female in her most simple and sophisticated form. The artists' advocacy for women is brought out in her choice of colors that are considered rather feminine and the presence of female figures in all her works,

“Time To Shine” Polyester Resin, Leds, White Lace, 10”x40”x11”

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“Life Celebration” Installation, Acrylic Spheres And Baby Dolls

showing her appreciation for female beauty and strength and possibly evoke sensual feelings. It's no secret that Mattos' works create some sexual tension and heightened sensations on most of the viewers. Her sculptures figuratively express the communion of nature with the female being, forming a link between the origin of man and the present. Her reign of curved lines and concavities create ethereal female figures that represent the sophistication and beauty of the woman. She etches pieces of her soul into every part of her work, flowing with the sanguine and gentle nature of the girl spirit and bringing with it her perspective of motherly love.

www.museolucymattos.com

“In A Whisper” Bronze And Patina, 16”x6”x3.5”

“Enough!” Bronze And Patina, 8”x23”x15”

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Peter Karis

“Pink Chair” Acrylic On Canvas, 24”x30”

“A Dance With Mr. Dash” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”x48”

by Viviana Puello

ward-winning master artist Peter Karis was an American expressionist whose magnificent works range from abstract to figurative with mesmerizing compositions that explore the dynamic effects of light and color, movement and energy. His paintings attempt to reflect the human spirit and his subjects included people, flowers, trees and various objects from our natural world which captured his eye and stirred his heart. Karis' art was participatory, a shared experience that was meant to engage the viewer's eyes as well as their hearts. Born on March 29, 1942 in Jersey City, Karis grew up in Northern New Jersey and at an early age discover that art was his calling. His technique involved squiggly strokes for borders and repeated medium strokes to fill his figurative forms. His choice of brilliant and dull colors seamlessly interspersed to complement each other, making the artwork visually

appealing. Using mainly acrylic on canvas, Karis was able to convey power and deep emotion in his works that were more evocative than descriptive. His paintings reflected shared memories and feelings that connect otherwise different people. Peter Karis' paintings delve deep into the viewer's soul and bring vivid memories back to light. "Pink Chair" explores the artist's creativity as he recounts a day's moment. The painting depicts a human figure, possibly a woman, perched on a pink chair. Though she has no face, her posture essentially shouts indifference. The careless squiggly red strokes create the figure's outline though not covering the entire picture. Introspectively, the painting is not necessarily meant to stir any particular emotion but provoke a string of questions. As to the artists motive, it may only be known to himself and his creator, Was it an insouciant piece? A recollection of

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past events? Or an appreciation of the female figure with his dominant use of the pink color? Maybe, we may never know. What is certain is that Peter Karis has displayed an incredible level of skill and a superb understanding of color in this unique work. His eccentric technique works to bring out the best in the artist and his take on self-expression. Karis won numerous awards for his work, which has been exhibited internationally and throughout the United States including the Nabisco Gallery, Cleveland Clinic, Cooperstown Art Museum, Butler Museum and Kent State University. Karis was one of three American artists selected to exhibit at the Gallery Roseg outside of St. Moritz in Switzerland, and in 2005 he was nominated to participate in the Annual International Biennial of Contemporary Art held in Florence, Italy. Peters Karis enjoyed a successful artistic career and a lived a life full of energy and enthusiasm expressed in his masterful works of art. His compositions aimed at capturing his interpretation of our natural world inviting the viewer to a continuous journey of exploration through his canvas. Sadly, Peter Karis passed away in January beside his “Picket Fence Rose” Acrylic On Canvas, 36”x48” family and friends, Karis Gallery will continue to host Peter Karis paintings in a continuous celebration of his talents and incredible life. Peter Karis left a large part of him in his brilliant artworks that will live forever in our hearts and minds.

www.peterkarisart.com

“TheAnasazi#1” Acrylic On Canvas, 36”x48”

“Paradise At Night” Acrylic On Canvas, 24”x30”

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Phyllis Jaffe “Rich In Time”

by Yadira Roman

he work of Phyllis Jaffe is a journey in the realm of abstraction, as she focuses on form, dynamic free drawing and intense coloring to convey her ideas and structure her work.Jaffe has a fruitful background in the arts as an educator as well as taking on a role and giving back to her community through women's empowerment crafts. Her work is wildly expressional, with bold colors becoming the bearers of emotional status and balancing with each other in a fragile equilibrium which includes many areas of high contrast and others with grey tones that serve as their tonal foundation. Despite being mostly abstract regarding realization, the chapters of her work include references to reality, as they are her personal view on subjects like natural objects, landscape, seascape, but also include many purely abstract pieces of art. "Detached From Time" offers a warm, and serene choice in color. The tones of the water embodying the emotional and guiding gifts of the element itself.

"Landanam" 2017, Acrylic On Panel, 16”x20”

Jaffe blends colors in a guiding form as her audience is invited to follow the fading lines in this peaceful landscape. The warm portrayal of the ground leads to the direction of what is beyond the sunset. An expression that takes her audience into the many moments offered in this piece. "Landanam" is another example of her warm choice in color expression, creating

"Flow" Icelandic Series 2017, Acrylic On Panel, 10”x20”

"Meandering" 2017, Acrylic On Panel, 16”x20”

"Detached From Time" 2017, Acrylic On Panel, 16”x20”

lavender and deep pink hues in the water as the focal point of this piece. Her work is rich in colorful appearance, using her stand as an educator to create more than just a delightful visual to see.

www.phyllisjaffe.com

"Mon Jardin D’Hiver" 2018, Acrylic On Unwrapped Canvas, 40”x30”

"My Red Tree" 2018, Acrylic On Unwrapped Canvas, 40”x30”

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Renée Bellavance “Painting With The Universe”

by Steve Joel

enée Bellavance, better known as ReBel is a professional contemporary visual artist based in Canada. Her works are a vivid expression of the four elements, earth, wind, water, and fire, created in acrylic 3D visuals that aim at, not only to capture the attention of the viewer but, to evoke a multitude of mixed emotions that reflect her work. ReBel's technique is one that she continues to perfect, bringing the elements to life in black canvases that represent the dark space that makes up most of our universe. ReBel has a particular affinity for the color blue which she doesn't shy away from using in her works. ReBel presents to us a collection of colors through "Eruption", a mix of red, orange and yellow meticulously painted to represent the cataclysmic pact of earth and fire. "Angel Nebula", which incorporates white and blue colors to create vibrant 3D visuals representing the fusion of water, and wind in a sort of whimsical dance. "Tibet Mountain" Acrylic On Canvas, 12”x9”

"Angel Nebula" Acrylic On Canvas, 20”x16”

"Eruption" Acrylic On Canvas, 12”x9”

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"De Luna", a piece created from a blend of colors to represent the mysticism of the universe which is a testament to the artist's unique style and dynamism. Whether individually or collectively, Renée Bellavance has succeeded in creating work that brings to life the essence and fabric of our universe in her compositions.

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"Clair De Lunes" Acrylic On Canvas, 20”x16”

"Reflets Lunaires" Acrylic On Canvas, 40”x20”

"Implosion 2" Acrylic On Canvas, 24”x30”

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Sandra Hawkins

“Tempes” Acrylic On Canvas, 48”x36”

by Steve Joel

Sandra Hawkins is a Canadian born multidisciplinary contemporary artist whose works are a campaign to enlighten. She focuses on challenging notions s u r ro u n d i n g t h e h u m a n environment, implications of identity and the actualization of memory. Her success in the field of arts is mostly attributed to her extensive educational background, numerous travels around the globe and an

ardent passion for self-expression and social awareness. Hawkins draws inspiration from the dynamics of the physical environment. Her works reflect the inner and outer mesh of humanity and its connection with the tangible world. Though her artwork can be broadly classified as abstract expressionism, she categorizes her artwork as purely "landscape." She acknowledges her paintings as personal accounts of how the environments unfold around her.

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With a wide array of mediums at her disposal, Sandra Hawkins paints using bold colors and strokes and later finishes with lighter strokes for added effect. Her travels all over the Arctic have aligned her primary choice of color to blue, though she will occasionally dabble in the other primaries and their corresponding hues. The results are paintings that are rife with imagery and emotion. The representation tells exciting tales of adventure, capturing the beauty and essence of nature in its significant features and incredible animals in the arctic reaches of the planet. On her other excursions to more colorful places, Hawkins lets loose her creative energy and explores the limits of her skill and technique. Her approach is diligent but free willing, allowing her emotions flow through the careful brush strokes to create amazing images. She manages to capture the spirit of nature and fuse it with the visible world to create her unique version. An almost instant connection is formed between man and nature, revealing our true identity and form. “Liquid Light” Acrylic On Canvas, 48”x36”

www.sandrahawkins.ca

"My paintings, photography, and installations engage discussion on the impacts of rapid climate change on water levels and geographic bearings, thus implicating our identity. In my view, this phenomena challenges to new ways of seeing ourselves in space." - Sandra Hawkins

“Currents” Acrylic On Canvas, 48”x36”

“Shallows” Acrylic On Canvas, 48”x36”

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Sharon T. Ross S

by Yadira Roman

haron T. Ross is an English contemporary artist who explores expression through abstract figurative forms. Her primary mediums of expression are acrylic and pen and ink although she occasionally dabbles with oil too.

Ross's work aims at conveying feelings and emotion using abstract forms that draw information from the Zentangle. Her works are a unique form of Zen meditation where she redundantly employs the circle to create style, shading and add to the tone of her paintings. Ross's choice of color is usually bright and vivid or an intertwining of monochromatic colors with bold primaries and secondaries.

“Blue Morpho” Pen & Ink On 250gsm Paper, 12”x16”

“Eagle Owl 3 - The Gaze” Pen & Ink On Fabriano Paper, 27”x20”

“Eagle Owl 4 - The Gaze” Pen & Ink On Fabriano Paper, 27”x20”

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'Tropical Riot" is an incredible display of bright, vivid colors in magnificent circles and free forms. As the name states, the painting is a mix of colors and patterns that allude to the unusual but dazzling flora and fauna of the tropical rainforests. It is a jumble of fruits, flower, leaves, and fishes in an ecosystem of color and light. "Blue Morphe" is a piece done by pen and ink that exhibits blue hues and monochromatic colors. The piece depicts a female in a ballet dance pose morphing into the background made of colored Zen shapes with some striped, others filled with circles and solid color. The painting coalesces the human figure to the environment to insinuate some transition from the physical world to a trance state. The figure depicted may have danced with so much passion that she traversed into a beautiful trance state.

www.sharonross.co.uk

“Orca” Pen & Ink On 250gsm Paper, 21”x15”

“Tropical Riot” Acrylics On Board, 39”x31”

“Evanescent” Pen & Ink On 250gsm Paper, 21”x15”

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Subodh Maheshwari "I specialize in lifting and exercising our soul, body and mind through art and creativity" - Subodh Maheshwari

Maheshwari has a remarkable ability to fuse eastern symbolism with the western style of composition with vibrant pools of undulating color. Rajasthani art influences are apparent in her pieces, and she manages to put accents of Hindi and Sanskrit symbols in a highly individual way. Her paintings tell a story that shifts according to the viewer's mind.

by Yadira Roman

Subodh Maheshwari was he masterful born in Aligarh, North India, compositions of she studied fine art at Agra Indian born artist University in India, California Subodh Maheshwari can State University, and finally, be described as a earned her Masters of Fine “Love And Peace” Acrilic On Paper, 15”x11” celebration of love, life, and Arts at the University of creative energy. With the use California Irvine. It was at UCI, where she won of symbolism, Maheshwari creates works that the Regional Fellowship Award and blossomed are emotionally evocative, personal, humorous, as an artist. She has since gone on to participate spiritual, and profound, conveying her feelings in prestigious exhibitions, and her works have and own experiences. been featured in renown publications. Most recently, she received The Bharat Gaurav for art & culture, a prestigious award in India.

“Turmoil” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”x40”

“Love And Peace 2” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”x40”

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“The Faith” Gouache On Paper, 30”x22”

When she's not breathing life onto canvas, she teaches art at the local community college and conducts workshops for aspiring artists. Subodh Maheshwari lives and works in California. The “Faith" series, a joining symbol of Universal harmony. Using earthly tones and figures to represent the peace available through human connection and guiding choice of faith, a message from the artist of respect for everyone’s different believes and religions. Mahashwari uses certain colors such as gold and hues of green to represent this concept and desired message for her audience. Each aspect of her work being intentional, as a beacon of light for her community and following cultures, The "Liberty" series, created in 1986 reflects Maheshwari’s struggle to be free of dogmas, stagnancy and expression. The paintings showcase the statue of liberty dressed in traditional Indian apparel. Using a harmonious fusion of cultures, she encloses the composition in the kind of borders found mostly in Mughal miniatures. The painting alludes to the artist's absorption into the Western take of freedom and her embracing of the new found culture. The "Feelings" series is an objectification of human emotions and feelings in symbolic form. The painting depicts a flower which blooms an eye on top. The background and expression vary according to emotions with "Wrath" taking a fiery red color, "Faith," a peaceful teal color with white spots and paths as a crossroad of four paths.

www.subodhstudio.com

“Gold Tree” Acrylic On Canvas, 36”x24”

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Susan McCollough A

by Steve Joel

ward-winning American master artist Susan N. McCollough creates work connecting to inner feelings, movement of space, dancing of the soul and a connection to the universal aura that invisibly pervades our area. She uses both vivid and sometimes monochromatic colors on large canvases to create her pieces. Her primary media are oil and acrylic on canvas. "Orion Nebula" plunges her audience into the inner working of space, expressing the energy and vibe of the universe beyond reach. The use of warm red and orange almost overwhelm the viewer with an intensity of feeling. She complements this with neutral hues of blue and bright colors to open the viewer to another realm of spirituality and godly existence. "Dreams With No Boundaries" is a display of her aptness at using dark and monochromatic colors to create life in McCollough's paintings.

"Serendipity" Oil On Canvas, 60”x72”

The dark intertwining lines form the border of an almost humanoid figure that realizes the actualization and realization of a dream. Projecting her viewer into a trance state that as she suggests, has no boundaries. McCollough has served on the Arts Committee of the United States Sports Academy for over ten years and is now artist Emeritus and serves on the Board of Trustees. She is also a member of the Women’s Art World organization. McCollough owns a gallery in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where she also has a studio where she creates most of her works.

"Transition" Oil On Canvas, 48”x60”

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"Untitled" Oil On Canvas, 48”x72”

"Dreams With No Boundaries" Oil On Canvas, 60”x60”

McCollough has shown her works internationally and received numerous awards and is highly collected. McCollough's artwork “New York, New York” was featured on the cover of the ATIM’s Top 60 Masters 2017”, and earned her the “Artist Of The Year Award” in 2017.

www.susannmccolloughart.media

"Orion Nebula" Oil On Canvas, 48”x48”

"Rhapsody" Oil On Canvas, 36”x72”

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Thomas T. Thomas A

by Viviana Puello

symphony of color, rhythm, and harmony overflows in the mesmerizing abstract works created by award-winning artist Thomas T. Thomas. Working in primarily acrylic on canvas, Thomas creates simultaneous contrast and movement by applying overlapping layers of vivid chromatic tones and rich textures. Transforming our natural world and his visions and dreams into well-articulated manifestations of color, depth, and texture, Thomas creates imagery in which whimsical characters and scenes from the subconscious emerge through an explosion of forms, shapes, and light. His works, which are created in a meditative state of mind, showcase Thomas' bold brushstrokes, strong energy, and dynamism while maintaining harmony and balance throughout the composition. In his work "In A Dream, The Golden Hair Maiden And The Mermaid," a sea figure, in yellow, red and green dances around a second figure that seems to emerge from a white, cerulean blue and emerald background reminiscent of ocean waters. Luminous shades of cadmium red, yellow, orange and crimson create simultaneous contrast enhanced by rich impasto and sgraffito.

"Resolution" Acrylic On Canvas, 27”x25.50”

"Koi....Dragon Of The Pond" Acrylic On Canvas, 37.75”x29.5”

"Pushing Baby Sister" Acrylic On Canvas, 31.25”x27.25”

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"Smiling And Waiting For You" Acrylic On Canvas, 39”x26.50”

Thomas’ approach presenting color as the main component of the composition, enables him to attain complex imagery, inviting the viewer to unravel a vibrant nexus of color and discover intricate patterns and figures hidden behind the stunning foreground. He guides the viewer into an alternate world exploring the boundaries of human creativity, breaking the barrier between physical reality and spirituality using his paintings as a bridge between the two realms.

"Quiet Dawn" Acrylic On Canvas, 41.75”x31.13”

A professionally trained classical and jazz musician, Thomas T. Thomas has developed an artistic style that values composition and improvisation. His technique has the synesthetic value that reflects the freedom, harmony, and balance of a perfectly orchestrated symphony.

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"In A Dream " , “The Golden Hair Maiden And The Mermaid" Acrylic On Canvas, 27.5”x29.5”

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Tinatin Vachnadze “Healing Color”

by Steve Joel

i n at i n Va c h n a d z e b e c a m e a n independent artist, changing both the course and dynamic of her career. She worked successfully as a fashion designer before deciding to take her path as an independent professional artist. Vachnadze was highly educated in classical and figurative painting, a technique which she perfected until she shifted to abstract expressionism to convey her feelings without definite form. Though this transition was quite difficult, she created brilliant pieces that captured emotions in vibrant colors. Vachnadze uses various media, oil acrylic and watercolor on canvas. Her primary interest is in vivid colors as proper tools to convey the fluctuation of human emotion. "Euphoria" for instance puts into effect the use of red secondaries and tertiaries, combining them with smooth tones and light colors to represent euphoria as she sees it. Similarly, she incorporates lively vibrant hues to bring out a manifestation of healing as she sees it in her painting titled "Healing." the ebbing of the colors is like a seamless flow of healing energy. The canvas transitions from a coarse-textured

“Healing” Oil & Mixed Media On Canvas, 24"x24"

“Eruption” Oil & Mixed Media On Canvas, 48"x30"

“Mysteria” Oil & Mixed Media On Canvas, 48"x36"

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“Inside My Mind” Oil & Mixed Media On Canvas, 24"x30"

warm hue to a smooth and marble mix of cool tones in a fluid-like appearance. It explores the transformational process of healing, torturous taste to one of peace, calm and tranquillity. "In My Mind," Vachnadze skillfully uses blue tones in its dark and light hues with steady stroking that brings about a rippling effect

“Euphoria” Oil & Mixed Media On Canvas, 48"x30"

almost like a disturbed pond. The painting is tinged with a bold patch of red that partly streams to join the blue pool of emotion. Introspectively, her mind is mostly placid but is sometimes plagued by raging thoughts expressed in the bright scarlet color.

www.tinatinv.com

“Mountain” Acrylic & Mixed Media On Wood, 11"x14"

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Varda Breger I

by Yadira Roman

sraeli artist and poet, Varda Breger highlights man disastrous impacts on our fragile ecosystem, biodiversity and social injustice in her many paintings and poetic works. Her paintings are mostly depictions of animals in their natural habitat, with particular emphasis on the African big five whose members are targets of trophy hunting and poaching for ivory. She also tells of the plight of hopeless women in eastern and western society and the poverty gripping Africa. The thorny relationship between the oppressor (man) and oppressed are brought out in her painting technique. In her painting "Rhino Man," she successfully vibrates opposing tensions between the transparent aquarelle strokes and the opaque intensity of acrylic paint to depict a rhino in his natural

"Africa SOS" Mixed Media On Paper, 39.4”x27.5”

“Wandering birds north to south and back. Season after season millions of miles no fuel no flag no religion and noborders. A fraternity of feathers caressing the planet.” - Varda Breger

"Orchestra Of Cranes" Mixed Media On Canvas, 55"x29.5"

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"The Last LIon" Mixed Media On Paper, 19.7”x39.4”

state. The choice of dull color is in highlights the devastation and evokes melancholy and possibly regret from the viewer. "Drinking Water" is another gorgeous of Varda's skill and technique. The series which consists

of three paintings, one showing a lion drinking from a waterhole and the other, a gazelle drinking from the same source. The image hints at the union of predator and prey under a common goal of survival. Varda Breger seems to highlight the importance of nature conservation, jabbing at a mutually beneficial relationship with nature for the ultimate survival of humankind. Varda Breger connected the wandering birds as a model of Peace "Wings Without Borders" and was presented an award for promoting peace awareness with her art in the ARTQUAKEKYOTO 2015 Biennale. She is also a member of the "WOMEN WAGE PEACE" in Israel.

www.vbreger.com

"Drinking Water" Mixed Media On Paper, 39.4”x19,7”

"Me Too" Mixed Media On Paper,19.7”x39.4”

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Alexandru Darida

"Forever In The Moment" Oil On Canvas, 24"x30"

by Yadira Roman

ward-winning artist, Alexandru Darida's profile is one that balances finely b e t w e e n a b s t ra c t a n d f i g u rat i v e . Combining traditional influences like Renaissance and Baroque with the incorporation of new elements, Darida developed a unique style offering a fresh, lightfilled experience to the viewers. Drawing inspiration with the chiaroscuro technique used by the great masters, Darida's work reflect dramatic atmospheric changes that

"Journey" Oil On Canvas, 24"x30"

e vo k e s t ro n g e m o t i o n s i n t h e v i ew e r maintaining a balance and harmony that reveal the artist’s mastery and powerful visual sense. A fundamental characteristic of his work is the use of vibrant chromatic fields that incorporate beautiful patterns. This quality of his work is evident in paintings like “ Starry Night,” using texture as his arrow of expression, inviting his audience into a dream-like state through cool tones, and hazy blended hues.

alexandrudarida.com

"Starry Night" Oil On Canvas, 36"x36"

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Andrea Marceles

by Yadira Roman

tilizing mixed media, painting and collage techniques, Andrea Marceles creates works that voice her thematic context focused on feminism and female sexuality, shedding light on society, and choosing her to stand for the female community. “End of Silence” and “First Kiss” are examples of this quality, having a detailed collage background with multiple photographs and sketches that blend and form not only conceptual notes but also a rich pattern which becomes the foundation of the piece. By utilizing bolder coloring and a more central placement in the composition, thus becoming a primary visual characteristic. Words such as 'The Truth" written upside down, initiate a conversation with her audience, a symbolic representation of the h u m a n ex p e r i e n c e d u r i n g t i m e s o f oppression. Her “Pretty Woman” series, are assemblages that are almost monochromatic and feature a single focal point of an amethyst stone shrouded by silk, in a way that evokes erotic allusions. Delicate pieces such as these magnify the beauty and power rooted in women and their physical nature.

"End Of Silence" Collage & Acrylic On Canvas, 33"x43"

www.andreamarceles.com

"First Kiss" Collage & Acrylic On Canvas, 27"x39"

"Pretty Woman II" Assemblage,15.75"x17.75"

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ANLeite

by Thomas Liutas

ndrea Nunes Leite introduces spirituality and religion within the context of her work exploring notions such as the existence of God, love, and harmony. Focusing on these traditional ideas that still shape our society and our world. It is a conceptual basis that serves as the foundation of her work, using elements of both abstract and figurative art, a combination that promotes the connection between society and traditional religious ideals. Her audience experiences shapes and figures that resemble saints, angels, the Cross and many such references, creating a profoundly symbolic atmosphere which neighbors the artistic style of religious icons. The results can be seen as a reinterpretation of symbols, having a freer chromatic palette as well as a liberating drawing style. Thus, it is a profile that also has innately personal emotional qualities, implementing her perception within each piece.

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"The World Ask For Peace" Oil On Canvas, 36"x48"

"The Gate Of The Heaven" Oil On Canvas, 17"x19"

"Effusion Of The Trinity" Oil On Canvas, 33"x23"

Annette Tan

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"Tuscany" Acrylic On Canvas, 16"x20"

by Ekiter Mert

ward-winning artist Annette Tan is a painter who values the traditional qualities of figurative art and introduces them in the context of her work. Her themes are grounded in essence and follow an honest depiction of nature which praises the beauty that surrounds our society, in the form of landscapes and seascapes. One of the essential elements that characterize her artworks is a dedication to the accurate representation of the subject, something on

"Sunset" Acrylic On Canvas, 16"x20"

which she has focused to convey the emotional background of the painting successfully. Her audience experiences the serenity of the water lilies that gently sit on the water in “Lily Pond” as well as the majestic beauty of “Tuscany,” a piece that showcases hills and cliffs that are full of fertile olive groves and vineyards. All these elements fuse and create the vision that Tan has in the art of landscape, immortalizing the beauty of nature.

www.annettetan.com

"Lily Pond" Acrylic On Canvas, 16"x20"

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Barbara McIntyre

by Yadira Roman

lassically trained, Mixed-media artist Barbara McIntyre uses collages and found objects to convey her fascination with the natural world and daily life phenomena. McIntyre utilizes vintage materials to create imagery of everyday situations or objects that we see in our surroundings. Her creative process begins by placing colored background papers followed with the application of ordinary forms into original structures of dream-like features. In “More Vino” she uses background papers containing fruits, crosswords, birds, and fish. After that, she sets a serene stage comprising of teaspoons, forks, knives and blown glass grape clusters. The imagery of birds, fish, patterns, and text is likely to arouse a stream of consciousness in the viewer making them more appreciative of the environment around them. More so, the assemblage of curious and overlooked object reveals her invitation for others to choose from a creative standpoint, being resourceful in our world, shifting her audience's perception on what role materials have in our lives.

www.bbmcintyre.com

"Salute" Assemblage, 60"x24"x16”

"Don’t Wake The Baby" Assemblage, 36"x24"x8”

"More Vino, Yes Please" Assemblage, 22"x22"x6”

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Betty Collier

"Cluster Formations" Alabaster On Granite, 21"x28"x17.75”

"Magnificent Frigate Birds" Ink On Cotton Rag, 24"x26"

by Thomas Liutas

etty Collier wows her audience with lively works making their way as apart from nature. She creates both sculptures and paintings, focusing on figurative themes that can include abstract influences in the form of biomorphic shapes. Her main inspiration can be found in nature, depicting many animals and introducing these forms in the context of her pieces. These ideas influences can be seen in works like “Transitional” and “Cluster Formations.” The first is more abstract, having a dynamic drawing as a sculpture which emphasizes on elements like movement within space. The latter is a more biomorphic composition with apparent reference to

fungal formations that are known to become complex networks of shapes and patterns. Her work focuses on this reinterpretation of the models that surround us to bring them into immediate dialogue with the public and showcase the richness of forms found in nature. Her dedication is reflected in the creation of mesmerizing works that demand many hours of work to structure their complexity.

www.bettycollier.com

"Butterfly And Flowers" Watercolour On Watercolour Paper, 29"x21"

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Birgit Stern

by Thomas Liutas

irgit Stern evokes familiar images, focusing on common themes that surround us and reinterpreting them through her own point of view. “Start Your Dreams” is a depiction of harmony in youth. An essential characteristic in her work is how she blends specific figurative references with dynamic expressionistic brushstrokes into fields of color. The combination of which enhances the emotional background of each painting. The rich work is combined with the sincerity of the concept, resulting in works that can quickly initiate a dialogue with the public. She focuses on essential and everyday needs and thoughts, using light strokes and pastels for blending backgrounds, and highlighting her subjects with grounding hues and expansive facial expressions. There is a charm of color she continues to add to everyday experiences that result in the overlooked moments in life.

birgit-stern.de "Start Your Dreams" Oil On Canvas, 39"x47"

"Leisure Time" Oil On Canvas, 31"x39"

"Beauty Day" Oil On Canvas, 31"x39"

Carlos Aranha

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"Saving Hope” Acrylic On Canvas,, 132”x60”

by Jason Micjae

iversity is the crucial element in the work of Carlos Aranha, leaping into his artistry experimenting with color, shapes, drawing, and composition to fulfill his creative ideas and engage his audience in a thoughtprovoking portrayal of his thoughts. In his work Aranha utilizes many abstract influences as well as vibrant colors that compose a dynamic visual result. There is a peaceful and powerful surrender in his current pieces through the use of color and delicate lining, “Saving Hope,” features dynamic dashes of color and a black vortex-like shape above a light gray background which serves as the foundation for the more intense elements of the piece. Aranha includes many references into his profile, evident in the sculpture “Guitar.” It is a sculpture made by recyclable materials, a choice which offers to his audience a message that underlines the environmental ideals that Aranha nurtures. Aranha’s artwork can be found on permanent collections in several museums worldwide.

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"Guitar" Sculpture Recycled Materials 60"x30"x20”

"Beauty Under The Sun" Acrylic On Canvas,, 18”x48”

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Carol Carpenter

arol Carpenter’s works reveal an artist who uses a saturated color pallet to create vivid abstract forms. Her rich-color depictions may appear as landscapes, floral objects or still-lives. Therefore, abstract expressionism is the closest term to describe her style. With the use of acrylic, oil and watercolor mediums, she has been able to develop a unique approach to painting. “River Walk,” hugs her audience with a rich fluidity in color. Carpenter ensures that the colors that follow the base pigment come in soft and flowing textures and brush strokes. The result of this technique is a series of blurred lines which viewers can assign physical or metaphorical meanings depending on their circumstances and motivations. Carpenter hones in on the blurred lines i n b e t w e e n t h a t s e p a r a t e f ro m imagination, and creates a connection of unity and harmony between the two, bringing them into the present moment.

www.carpenterfineart.com "Mango Grove" Acrylic On Canvas, 30"x24"

"River Walk" Acrylic On Canvas, 36"x36"

"Black Rain" Acrylic On Canvas, 8"x8"

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Christina Thomas

by Yadira Roman

hen Christina Thomas turned to painting to help her through a period of severe illness, she never thought it would turn into a career path. Ten years later, Thomas is an accomplished contemporary artist, who has carved out a niche for herself in abstract expressionism. Under the tutelage of several instructors, Thomas has transformed. Thomas' paintings are an ensemble of various hues carefully interspersed and freely distributed to draw curious emotion from viewers. Her works explore spirituality, open expansiveness and a mysterious harmonizing of joy and sadness in a attempt to inspire unity. She aims to understand the inexpressible mystery of life and highlight the pervasiveness of emotion. She uses various stroking techniques to significant effect, including the wet-to-wet technique and gradient blending on her warmer colors. Her dreamlike landscapes as she calls them are an invitation to calm stillness and silent meditation with the hopes of discovering one's self in the process.

“Child Wife" Acrylic On Canvas

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"Transformation Through Fire” Acrylic On Canvas

"Walking In His Light.” Acrylic On Canvas

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Cornelia Steckhan

by Yadira Roman

ornelia Steckhan paints w i t h a b o l d vo i c e , creating pieces with diverse thematic and aesthetic context. Her works make use of both abstract and figurative references, a combination that enhances the overall diversity of her art and intensifies the interest of her audience. Warm, rich textures take place in “Between Earth and Heaven” showcasing her subtle conceptual references to spiritual and metaphysical ideas. Steckhan is known for her long series of works that revolve around ethereal concepts, like

"Landscape Sri Lanka Sunset" Acrylic On Canvas, 28”x24”

“ Fo r e i g n G a l a x y , ” p a i n t i n g s t h a t d raw inspirations from the richness of the cosmos. These artworks contain many references, but they are distorted by Steckhan, structuring a hybrid of abstraction and figurative art. All these elements of her work showcase her dedication to creating thought-provoking pieces, paintings that challenge her audience to conceptual depths. This year she presents to us vibrant colors, and a new window into her expression of the world, using bolder textures and discovering new heights to her concepts.

www.corky-art.com

"2 Moons At Night" Acrylic On Canvas

"Butterfly Galaxy" Acrylic On Canvas, 28”x24”

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Cristina Maya Caetano

by Elf Avert

"O Sonho (The Dream)" Oil On Canvas, 20"x39"

iving us into her world of color, Cristina Maya Caetano creates elaborate, complex works that focus on the visual power of color and the multitude of interwoven patterns on the canvas. The colors that she uses is a balance between warmer and cooler tones, an element that promotes harmony on the canvas. She chooses to group the differing tones in pairs, creating flow between them. It is an element enhanced by the floral and slightly abstract patterns of the works, something evident in paintings like “Salt Body. Sea Body” and “Windows Of Ascension.” The final visual outcome of the pieces has a diverse conceptual background rooted in the complexity of the forms and patterns that Caetano introduces in her work. Her pieces refer to spirituality, joy, and tranquility above all else, avoiding stressful or grim concepts. Broad lines and a playful characterization of her subjects create a blended scope of imagery and storytelling.

www.cristina-maya-caetano.com

"Corpo De Sal. Corpo De Mar (Salt Body. Sea Body)" Oil On Canvas, 31"x24"

"Portal Da Ascencao (Windows Of Ascension)" Oil On Canvas, 24"x24"

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Daphne Anastassiou

"Angel" Mixed Media On Canvas, 59"x90.5", 2013

by Thomas Liutas

ively tones create the world of Daphne Anastassiou; she depicts a surreal and stylized one, a world where abstract forms meet with elusive silhouettes and structure her signature painting style. Anastassiou implements vivid colors in her paintings, underlining the ethereal and surreal atmosphere of her works while referring to personal emotional status. Her audience is invited to an array of emotions when viewing pieces such as “Luz Integra” and “Angel." These works refer to the more tranquil aspects of human existence, focusing on happiness, spirituality and personal freedom, ideas that are transferred on the canvas by the free flow of color and the dense, emotional drawing. The final result of her works is a testament to moving, and creative freedom, an ideal representation of the world as her audience is introduced to new and lively color schemes in each piece, different in tone but just as vibrant as the last.

www.daphneanastassiou.cl

"Internal Light" Mixed Media On Canvas, 39.3"x39.3", 2016

"Admiration" Mixed Media On Canvas, 90.5"x59", 2012

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

by Steve Joel

Dana Milik

sing acrylic on canvas, Dana Milik strives to express humanities inner form and impressions. The Polish contemporary artist employs bold strokes of the undulating lies to give her soul a voice in her paintings. Her artworks depict abstract human forms in mainly monochromatic colors. She explores mostly human interactions, memory, personal experience and love as her central themes. "Monkey Spirit" is an expression of the free human spirit. The frenzied bold lines and the sketchy human countenance represent the epitome of the spirit of freedom that borders the animalistic. The black strokes are diligently shaded to enhance the work's visual appeal.

"Monkey Spirit" Acrylic On Canvas, 39”x39”

"Want You," on the other hand, is a stark expression of intense lust that grips the viewer with raw emotion. The painting shows abstract human figures in a close embrace. Though not certain, the male and female figures are essentially nude. She uses bold red spots in this painting with her usual bold black strikes to highlight specific features of the painting. The work captures the natural sensuality of lust as a fundamental human experience.

“Love Makes Miracles” - Dana Milik

danamilik.com dana.milik@gmail.com

"Want You" Acrylic On Canvas, 39”x28”

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David Barkby

"Redwood Burl Wall Sculpture" Wood, 114"x99"

by Viviana Puello

he compelling sculpture works of David B a r k by a r e t i m e l e s s p i e c e s t h a t represent an extension of nature and a connection between the natural world and the artist's imagination. Choosing wood as his media, Barkby explores the way to carve and reshape the material, creating elegant curves and giving his pieces a smooth, glowing surface while respecting its inherent grain and irregularities building his language as a sculptor with new forms, spaces, and textures.

"Buckeye Burl Wall Sculpture" Wood, 108"x108"

Barkby's works exhibit refined detail and preserved many of the innate characteristics of the wood, as different types offer differing chromatic palettes and different patterns of growth rings that are immensely important for the final aesthetic outcome. Barkby exploits all these features to create abstract pieces, shaping vortexes and retaining the free shapes that emerge from a part of nature, a combination of artistic intervention and purity of the material.

barkbywoodsgallery.com

"Buckeye Burl Wall Sculpture" Wood, 58"x63"

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

Donna Bonin

by Refer Teller

onna Bonin combines f i g u r a t i v e representation with symbolic elements, a combination which highlights her conceptual background as a painter. Her artistic style is characterized by a high degree of accuracy, depicting the natural environment in a way which is truthful and immediate, while she represents scenes of forest, mountains, and canyons. These are landscapes that are wild, but also include an innate sense of tranquility and serenity, reminding the lost beauty that surrounds the urban society. A pattern seen in her work is to combine these landscapes with symbolic elements, an example of such is exhibited in “Catching A Dream,” where she painted a Native Indian dreamcatcher. It is a powerful metaphor for spirituality and tradition, values innate to these societies that lived in harmony with nature. Bonin elegantly structures her works around ideas that promote the peaceful existence and the sheer beauty

"What The World Needs Now" Watercolour, 22"x31"

"Future Hope" Watercolour, 26"x22"

of nature. With each gentle touch of her brush, she displays a meeting of cool and warm colors, although vibrant in the tone still display an essence of serenity.

www.donnabonin.ca

"Catching A Dream" Watercolour, 24"x28"

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by Thomas Liutas

Ed Morét

hilosophy, environmental conservation, and core felt passion and love for our planet bring forth Ed Morét's compelling works that serve as a mirror of where our world stands today. A combination of realistic depictions with surreal scenes, his paintings centered on issues like global warming and endangered species. Morét focuses on figurative photorealistic imagery executed with close attention to detail combining different elements within a single composition and utilizing high accuracy in their representation. Using cool tones, and refined detail there is a strong

"Climate_Change" Acrylic, 32" Diameter

sense of awareness and global consciousness in every aspect of each piece. In paintings like “Climate Change,” “Home” and “Once upon a Time," Morét portrays the pain brought upon our planet and the fragility of its equilibrium. It is a direct commentary on the way that society alters

"Once Upon A Time" Acrylic, 40”x40”

nature and values technology, economy and such ideals more than the life of our nurturing home. In essence, Morét paints visions of a bleak future in a form that awakens our joys and fears, while retaining a high degree of spirituality. This element emerges from the spectral compositions of the works that depict oversized blue planets roaming in the endless darkness of space, surrounded by other celestial bodies. There is a gentle nature of his touch with a brush, and even this can be experienced as a connection to his message of conserving our environment.

edmoret.com

"Home" Acrylic, 48" Diameter

Ellen Hegg

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

"Believe In Your Inner Strenght And Your Dreams Will Come True" Coffee And Ink, 12”x12”

by Eke Retted

ward-winning artist Ellen Hegg’s unique painting and drawing technique is explorative; some her works reveal aspects of realism while in others are abstract representations of her surroundings. Hegg experiments with a variety of materials that are not so popular nor traditional, breaking barriers and giving room to her carefree creative genius. Her works involve the use of coffee and ink, bister, and materials hardened by Mixit-Art. Hegg uses realism to present contemporary modern issues. In her pieces, she directly addresses audiences to find healthy ways of managing stress, in some cases, by using an abstract expression to experiment with various media and color schemes. Her works evoke joy and harmony as she takes her audience through multiple narratives, highlighting the values of love in various dynamics. A red heart can be considered a signature statement of hers found in every piece, as the Universal traveling message. Recipient of awards in Milan, Berlin and New York, Hegg has exhibited worldwide. She is represented in several galleries in Norway, her home country.

www.ellenhegg.com "Dream Your Life And Live Your Dream" Coffee And Ink, 12”x12”

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by Thomas Liutas

Erika Lawrence

ominant patterns in cool tones welcome Erika Lawrence's audience into her bold work. She makes use of spiritual and imaginary visions to structure a complex artistic identity, one that focuses on surrealistic, dreamlike scenes. The color palette of her works plays a significant role in the overall result, as it is often in the brighter scale of tones and focuses on a contrast between the cooler and warmer areas of the canvas. This is also enhanced by the elaborate patterns that are usually implemented, something evident in “The Cleansing,” “Light Beyond Chaos” and “The Meeting.” Highlighting central human figures, dominating the scene but are distorted by the addition of many surrealistic elements, like a multitude of faces, ethereal background and objects thoughtfully placed in between. Lawrence creates works that convey many vital concepts, usually revolving around the notion of spiritual strength and the dominance of light over chaos and darkness.

erikalawrence.com

"Light Beyond Chaos" Oil On Canvas, 24"x36"

"The Meeting" Oil On Canvas, 30"x30"

"The Cleansing" Oil On Canvas, 24"x30"

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

by Viviana Puello

Fatima Al Obaidi

atima Al Obaidi is a renowned Iraqi artist whose masterful compositions evoke a dreamlike world of love, peace, beauty, and romance. Her paintings are vibrant, compound and intense: they suggest an open and smooth musical scenario of balance and harmony. Inspired by the beauty of her culture and the natural world, Obaidi skillfully captures vivid images and vibrant colors reflecting smoothness and softness to express her message of peace awareness, taking the viewer in an introspective journey through her mesmerizing imagery. Through her work, the artist aims to send a global message about her peace-loving culture and showcased a cultural and historically rich civilization dating back over five thousand years and has survived wars and adversity. "I am trying through my work to show the world that we are civilized people and we want to convey our love and peace to all the people of the world and for our children to live in peace and safety and wish for a beautiful and happy tomorrow.” Fatima Al Obaidi – October 2017. "Norouz" Acrylic On Canvas, 31.5"x23.5"

Fatima Al Obaidi is highly collected and has exhibited her works worldwide. Recipient of numerous awards, In 2017 she received the title of "Messenger Of Peace" by Create4Peace.org an organization bringing peace awareness through the arts.

www.fatimaalobaidi.com

"Bird Of Peace" Acrylic On Canvas, 27.5"x27.5"

"Dreams Of A Woman" Mixed Media On Canvas, 35.5"x23.5"

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Francisco Cañas Salazar

by Thomas Liutas

olombian artist Francisco Cañas creates powerful and vivid paintings that depict a rich emotional spectrum. His technique is one that focuses on abstraction, utilizing only limited figurative references within a maelstrom of colors and dynamic lines. Great examples of his work are “Contamination” and “Spirit,” pieces that make use of a wide array of techniques to shape the final result. The colors are applied with splashes, dashes and also in larger forms that create a solid background, intensifying the outcome and emphasizing on the raw strength that exists on the canvas. It is a profoundly expressive form of art which focuses on the mentality and the emotional state of the creator to convey the feelings to the public and initiate an honest, direct dialogue. All these features are brought together by an underlying sense of composition which focuses on overlapping layers, creating a multitude of chromatic planes that communicate with each other. Francisco Cañas lives and works in New York.

www.fjcsalazar.wixsite.com/ franciscocanas

"The Spirit Of Joy"Acrylic On Canvas, 24"x30" 2013

"Connection To Infinity (Emotional Disorder)" Acrylic On Canvas, 16"x20" 2017

"The Earth Is In Pain" Acrylic On Canvas, 31"x42", 2017

Helen Kagan

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

by Viviana Puello

holistic therapist and artist, Helen Kagan Ph.D. uses bold, uplifting colors, geometric planes, thick textures, spiritual messages, and balanced energy to create her vibrant abstract compositions. A refugee from Russia, for over 20 years she's been developing her unique concept “Healing Arts” to synergistically blend fine art, expressive arts, and the art of healing. Her distinct style incorporates her life experience to emphasize the healing power of art and " Enchanting Forest" Series Vermont I Love You, Acrylic On Canvas, 24"x36" her belief that trauma can be healed with beauty, positive energy, and self-expression. Her artworks reveal a skillful, vibrant, bold, and passionate use of color which is not only aesthetic but also therapeutic. The artist suggests that her style induces “a mind-body-spirit connection” that can result in physical, mental and spiritual healing. Working in predominantly acrylic and oil on canvas, Kagan's playful and dynamic artistic style evokes passion, freedom, intrigues the eye and elicits a joyful mood, while guiding a viewer into a healing journey by translating emotions into a visual form. In her own words -"... when a viewer is introduced to my art, healing happens in the experience of interacting with it. Like in music when we experience harmony or disharmony, “experiencing art” occurs on a deeper, visceral, level allowing deeper healing to take place..." An ATIM Featured artist, Helen is nominated as one of the 60 International Masters with a "Top 60" award and is a collectible artist to invest in 2018. Her pieces will bring joy, awareness, well -being, and "Joie de Vivre" to collectors all around the globe.

www.helenkagan.com

"Are You Coming Tomorrow" Series Moods, Acrylic On Canvas, 30"x24"

"Big Apple, I Love You" Collection New York, Acrylic On Canvas, 48"x60"

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Hema Vijaykumar Thakur

by Thomas Liutas

ema Thakur draws inspiration from traditional painting techniques and reinterprets them in a contemporary context. Her paintings make use of vivid colors, most commonly being warmer tones that evoke joy which surrounds her body of work and can be considered as a staple atmosphere in folklore pieces. This vibrant coloring is combined with a free figurative interpretation that focuses on stylized human figures as the protagonists, being painted in a way that resembles dark silhouettes. It is an element that starkly contrasts the bold chromatic compositions of the background and enhances the visual complexity of the work. These features are interwoven within her portfolio and offer to the public a unique alternate realism which is tranquil, serene and dream-like. Her themes focus on the natural world that surrounds us and underline the deep connection between humans and their environment, a link which is through her expression is highlighted as the constant of evolution, respect, and harmony.

www.fusionwarli.com "Sails Of Soul" Acrylic On Canvas

"The Moments" Acrylic On Canvas

"The Climb" Acrylic On Canvas

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

Henry Ho

by Steve Joel

enry Ho is a mixed media Chinese-Canadian artist currently residing in Toronto. True to his Chinese roots, Ho exhibits the classic technique of ancient Chinese brush stroke to create a manifestation of the Tai Chi Quan, as he hopes to convey to the viewer his realm of spirituality and self-realization he experiences during his Tai Chi meditation. His primary medium is mixed media on Xuan paper that he lauds for giving life to his work. His abstracts with images of horses engage ancient Chinese history and its unique philosophical and theoretical aspects.

"The Peak” Mixed Media On X’uan Paper, 21”x29”

"The Dream With Butterfly” Mixed Media On X’uan Paper, 29”x21”

Henry ho not only aims at capturing emotion but also immersing the viewer into a realm of spirituality, giving them a chance of selfreflection and a solid understanding of the self. Ho's inspiration stems from his actualization of reality as he tries to understand the fundamental orders and conditions that form the meshwork of our existence. He gears towards a transformation of his spiritual state to his Xuan paper transferring his essence to his paper using his brush.

isartgallery.com

"The Dimensional Fantasy” 2018, Mixed Media On X’uan Paper, 28”x36”

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Howard Harris

by Yadira Roman

einventing traditional photography into a whole new concept influenced by modern technology, Howard Harris has developed a unique style that pushes the boundaries of possibilities in a photo-based image. As per the artist "Visual reality is an evershifting, highly individualized experience. In any given moment, what we see reflects both our inner state and synthesis of outer qualities of light, color, movement, space. My exploration of dimensional photographic art represents an attempt to recreate the perceptual experience, with its dynamic nature and hidden complexities." Harris experiments with the spatial elements that exist within an image, living in the very question of an ever-expanding perception of

"Mindscape 6” Mixed Media, 30"x36"

"Blowing Bush" Mixed Media, 36"x30"

life. His works combine the robust foundation of photography with wildly surreal and vivid color distortions that shape a personal and artistic alternate reality. The resulting compositions promote an almost abstract outcome which offers the viewer an entirely new point of view. It is the filtered reality of fresh color and drawing, which elevates and takes a pivotal, central role in his art.

www.hharrisphoto.com

"King Fisher” Mixed Media, 30"x36"

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

Jessica Sallay-Carrington

“Stroke My Hairy Legs” Ceramic, 15”x 9”x 9”

“Self Love” Ceramic, 5”x6”x15”

by Yadira Roman

roticism is the central thematic concept in the work of Jessica Sallay–Carrington, exploring this part of the human psyche and combining it with animalistic references. These human hybrids can be considered as a direct reference to the more innate qualities of human personality, a status which can be paralleled with the lustful strength and sexual identity. These ideas can be seen in works like “My Body My Choice,” “Stroke My Hairy Legs” and “SelfLove,” pieces that depict female bodies with the heads of animals in poses that are dynamic, and challenge the stereotype of what the feminine represents. Her work initiates a dialogue with the public concerning the depths of personal sexuality and proposes freedom of expression and sexual self-identification especially for women that are regularly oppressed in our society. She employs creative and straightforward ideas that simplify the original complexity of the theme. Using her art as a stand for equality, as well as a transition from gender roles and demands.

www.jessicascreatures.com jessica.s.creatures “My Body My Choice” Ceramic, 8”x9”x20”

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Kay Griffith

by Viviana Puello

ward-winning American artist Kay Griffith creates vivid and masterful abstract compositions with a personal artistic approach that pinpoints conceptual and structural elements while at the same time remaining faithful to the nature of abstraction. Employing oils on canvas with the masterful use of palette knives, Griffith skillfully plays with texture, color, light and rhythm, the result, a magical symphony where emotions come to life in an open invitation to intimate dialogs with the viewers. It is a painting style that she has created over the years of her experimentation on art, combining studies on color and design

with the fresh approach of the self-taught artist who has matured through years of constant work. With her works, Griffith manages to intrigue the viewer and reach conceptual depths on a journey that has no actual end or beginning, but rather an adventure which follows an unconventional and highly complex route. Through her vibrant and eye-catching pieces, Kay Griffith delivers a new gateway into imagination for all that view the high textures of her creativity.

kaygriffithart.com

"Abstract U-153" Oil On Canvas, 30"x30"

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

Lilyana Petrova Lulu

by Yadira Roman

ulgarian master artist Lilyana Petrova Lulu has rooted her work from several branches of art, using multiple media but specializing in painting. Her artistic style is distinctive, being figurative and highly surreal a combination which enhances the wanderlust element of her works. She frequently makes use of symbolic elements within her pieces, such as references of animals or plants that bear a significance within the conceptual structure. This is a characteristic that "Live In The Circus" Mixed Media On Canvas, 35"x28" can be seen in “Patience,” “We Know” and “Yoshimori,” works that powerfully step into a dream-like aesthetic. A pattern seen in many of her pieces is the alluring, and expression filled gaze in the eyes. Revealing her message through the human body expression both facial reactions, and body movement deliver each moment through vibrant colors and delicate lines. With impactful words comes serene choice in color use, and in focus for individual pieces in her works.

Lilyanapetrovalulu.com "Yoshimori" Mixed Media On Canvas, 35"x28"

"Patience" Mixed Media On Canvas, 29"x21"

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by Thomas Lioutas

Lisa Saltzman

isa Saltzman blurs between the lines exhibiting photography with a unique approach to revealing people in an Urban Landscape. Her series of work entitled “City Anonymity.” Is characterized by two main elements, the central figure(s) and the surrounding environment that supports it. Regarding depicting the figures, she has a subtle and elegant technique that parallels the anonymity suggested in the titled, as she shoots moving figures without focusing, resulting in fluid silhouettes that roam more freely within the composition, having a spectral rather than a robust status within the work. The environment has a similar aesthetic, as she has once again unfocused, blurry shapes that dominate the scene. Textures and details become flat tonal planes, while the staircases become dynamic lines within the composition due to their abstraction. Finally, this blurriness is combined with a heightened luminosity which results in a bright white light that bathes the image and structures a rather serene, heaven-like atmosphere. Leaving her audience with the question, of who and where they are looking into.

www.lisasaltzmanphoto.com

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

Lynn LeTourneau

by Thomas Lioutas

ynn LeTourneau creates a dance of colorful movement within the canvas telling a story not only with the colors and shapes but also within the surface itself. As on an adventure, she uses a variety of tools in her process such as brushes, palette knife, and rubber tips.

The sheer strength and variance of color plus her use of dynamic brushwork elevates the intensity of her work. “Angel Wing,” “Rosy Romance” and “Creative Muse” all display a flow and synchronization of tones mirroring a message within each piece. In “Angel Wing,” Lynn has used a warm white background effusing a divine light. Her stand is freedom expressing a perspective high and free to relate to her reality. “Rosy Romance” portrays sensual movement and an intimate feel of love and romance within the chosen use of shapes and colors. The” Creative Muse” relays the archetype that Lynn LeTourneau co-creates with to invoke her inspiration to paint. This intuitive link connects her to the many wonders that live within the light of our world.

www.lynnletourneau.com

"Rosy Romance" Acrylic Oil On Canvas, 40"x30"

"Angel Wing" Acrylic Oil On Canvas, 36"x36"

"Creative Muse" Acrylic Oil On Canvas, 48"x36"

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by Yadira Roman

Michelle Larsen

ibrant expressions fill the eyes of Michelle Larsen's audience with the lively colors and forms of her threedimensional portraits. Michelle's signature touch of transforming shape and movement into multi-layered, textured, protruding compositions, pushes all boundaries to create a unique, innovative technique that leaves the audience wondering whether to describe her work as a sculpture or a painting. In her creative process, tissue paper is formed, compressed and glued to the canvas to create a three-dimensional piece. After drying time has occurred, bold color is applied giving her audience a unique visual experience. This is evident in “Man of the North,” “Beautiful” and “Einstein”, where one can experience the unique structure of the facial characteristics. She chooses to depict the faces by creating many smaller brushstrokes with vivid colors, a process that produces a dynamic with each aspect of the painting to carry the other. Her works showcase simultaneous contrasts, a flow of tones and an intensity which is enhancing the poetic nature of portraits. These are portraits of personified ideas, rendering the person nameless and bringing forward the underlying concept, as suggested by the title.

www.poetrypainting.com

"Beautiful" Oil On Canvas With Mixed Media (Tissue Paper Sculpted Canvas) 3D Painting, 30”x30”

"The Man Of The North" Oil On Canvas With Mixed Media (Tissue Paper Sculpted Canvas) 3D Painting, 36"x48"

"Einstein" Oil On Canvas With Mixed Media (Tissue Paper Sculpted Canvas) 3D Painting, 30”x30”

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

Nadia Sirry

by Yadira Roman

orn in Cairo award winning artist Nadia Sirry creates thoughtprovoking paintings focusing on symbolism to depict her r i c h c u l t u ra l h e r i t a g e . A combination that offers a holistic view of natural e nv i ro n m e nt s , p o r t ray i n g patterns with the application of defined brush strokes and t h i c k , s t r e a k y , l ay e r s o f textures. Working primarily with oils, Sirry applies multiple layers of glaze to create timeless works that capture the beauty of the natural world and highlight her empowering messages. “Life Goes On,” “Across Time” and “Lining Up,” showcase not only her conceptual context but her vivid expression in alluring gaze portrayals and inviting lively colors. These paintings make use of oil color and materials that refer to the historical background of Egypt, gold, and sand, a solid foundation for any depiction of their ancient

"Across Time" Oil+Sand+Gold And Silver Leaf On Canvas, 39.6"x31.5"

“Art is the sincerest language, being an image of one's heart and soul.” - Nadia Sirry culture. Nadia Sirry's unique technique along with her stylized figurative view on reality is the basis for the moments she shares with her audience. There is a sense of freedom and abundant life in her work, a world all are welcome to visit.

www.nadiasirry.com

"Life Goes On" Oil+Sand On Canvas,31.4"x39.3"

"Lining Up" Oil On Gold Leaf On Canvas, 23.6"x31.4"

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O. Yemi Tubi

"The Robbery Revival (Matthew 21:13)" Oil On Canvas, 48"x30"

by Steve Joel

igerian born Olabamiji Y e m i Tu b i , b e t t e r known as O. Yemi Tubi or MOYAT in the art scene, is known for his works that depict current political matters, emerging social issues, and worldwide events.

detail to captivate the viewer and create a direct and powerful visual result.

o-yemi-tubi.pixels.com

"The World Champion" hails WBA and IBF champion Anthony Joshua's victory. He skillfully weaves a thorned figure with a rose as a head swinging a punch at AJ who is positioned to the right of the figure. This piece is a message to young dreamers to overcome their setbacks and triumph. The “Chickens’ Fight” is a politically satirical piece aimed at North Korea, U.S.A, and Russia. The painting reflects the current tension between these three countries and the casualties of war. ISIS is an onlooker that hopes to make the most out of these countries' feud.

"The Chickens' Fight" Oil On Canvas, 56"x44"

"The Robbery Revival" allegorizes the Bible verse Matthew 21:13 This piece explores the exploitation of devout Africans by religious leaders using religion as their arsenal. This phenomenon that is widely spread throughout Africa has transformed the church from a place of worship to a profitable business center. These critical social messages are the primary context of his work, being painted in great "AJ: Omo Oduduwa, The World Champion" Oil On Canvas, 48"x30"

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

Pauline McLean Dutkowski by Thomas Lioutas

auline McLean Dutkowski makes use of both old and new materials when choosing different fibers for her nature reflected work. Her compositions range from large handwoven tapestries to threedimensional miniature fiber sculptures skillfully created with a delicate hand to honor the natural world that surrounds her and the beauty of creation. After working with woven tapestries using hand dyed and hand spun fiber for over three decades, she currently explores different techniques of surface design on silk, wool, linen and other natural fibers. Her artworks “Lost in the Crowd,” “Flame” and “Wild Thing” powerfully showcase how rich materials spark her creative genius. Dutkowski's works showcase her desire to focus on simple, everyday ideas and highlight their organic background, unearthing essential and exciting thoughts.

www.creationsinfibre.com

"Flame" Fibre Textile, 24"x20"x1”

"Wild Thing" Fibre Textile, 30"x48"x2”

"Lost In The Crowd" Fibre Textile, 20"x30"x1.5”

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Phyllis Terrell

"Basket Of Flowers" Watercolor

by Thomas Lioutas

he vibrant work of Phyllis Terrell is figurative, focusing on watercolors as the preferred medium of expression. This medium dominates both the technique and the aesthetic of the paintings created, as they are characterized by that liberally use of form, space, and light. Her color palette is predominantly bright, underlining the joyous nature of the flowers usually depicted, a recurring theme within her work. Terrell's art resonates a familiarity to the viewer with imagery that is friendly and inviting, portraying an earthly and straightforward profile. All these elements can be seen in “In the Garden,” “Spring Delight” and “From The Rose Garden,” as these works focus on neighboring depictions. They are pieces that showcase her delicate nature and detailed oriented expression. Terrell's skillful play with watercolor is an element that underlines her devotion to creation.

www.phyllisterrell.com

"Spring Garden" Watercolor

"From The Rose Garden" Watercolor

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

R.W. Bud Lichtenwalner

"Birdhouse At The Trail's Curve" Colored Pencil, 11”x14”

R.W.

by Simpler Gaye

Bud Lichtenwalner art reflects the beauty and experiences he has had with nature. He has been quoted saying that he gets his inspiration from nature walks and serene sites, his art reflecting this very experience. Each landscape captured by Lichtenwalner is intensely detailed with every object or element whether it is grass, stone or water conspicuously indicated and coherently arranged in the drawing to allow his audience to breathe in each life force. He uses

bright, radiant, and saturated colors, resulting in many small windows to everyday lives. Detail takes place as the storyteller of each environment portrayed. With the intention of exhibiting the different moments of both light and shadow created organically in nature, Lichtenwalner shares a charm and passion for nature. Using his work as a calming tool for others to escape or be reminded of the tranquil world that surrounds.

"Rocky Creek" Colored Pencil, 11”x14”

"Morning Highlights" Colored Pencil, 11”x14”

www.budlichtenwalner.com

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Richardo Sanchez Ayala

"Different Levels" Digital Painting, 18”x40”

by Yadira Roman

ichy Sanchez Ayala is an emerging and highly promising graphic designer that has managed to create an honorable body of work, one that shows both vivid imagination as well as artistic expertise. His artworks mainly depict human figures in futuristic urban landscapes, viewed through his own, unique perspective and focuses on a stylized approach which is elegant and above all expressive.

Ayala's series "Tribes: Defragmented" is the root of his recent success in the world of art, an achievement that reflects his artistic profile and which is sure to lead to new opportunities. It is a work that demands careful attention to delve deep into the multiple aspects that it offers to the viewer, in turn providing a unique setting to explore.

www.richyart.com

His characters are created in a drawing style which is very similar to an illustrative approach, often having a childlike innocence on their features while at the same time existing in a mature environment. These features are depicted by meticulous and precise details, which are required to create not only something aesthetically pleasant but also well documented enough to be considered as an independent artistic existence. Thus, his project can be regarded complete, being not only a personal expression concerning painting with acrylics, drawing, etc., but it also features the artist's ideas regarding writing and character creation, animation, background, and psychology. It is something that underlines his pluralistic approach that offers to the public not only an admirable work of art but also a world to explore, full of new and intriguing ideas. "Reminisce" Digital Painting, 22”x22”

ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2018

Rosemarie Armstrong

"Ode To Turner" Oil On Canvas, 24”x40”

by Steve Joel

anadian artist Rosemarie Armstrong creates dream-like timeless landscapes simplifying forms to paint colorful abstractions of the natural world. Her oil paintings reflect the constant transformation of the environment, bringing to life the tranquility and mystery found in nature, capturing the energy and contrasts in her surroundings. “Illumination” is a series of paintings that capture sensual seascapes and rugged terrains in their natural state. Applying layer upon layer Armstrong succeeds in creating the raw form of nature with skillful use of color and texture

"Illumination" Oil On Canvasl, 28”x28”

communicating the majesty one can experience away from an urban lifestyle. Earth, water, and atmosphere are masterfully constructed to create unmatched depth and illumination, reflecting her intense passion for nature while emphasizing that in the context of development, man is clashing with the laws of nature. A combination of experience, skill, and mastery of technique. Rosemarie Armstrong is a Signature Member of Artists for Conservation, the world’s leading artist group supporting the environment, representing 500 of the world’s leading nature/wildlife artists from 27 countries.

www.rosemariearmstrong.com

"Black Pool" Oil On Panel, 12”x16”

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Sam Barrow

"Beaches ’n Dreams 3" Digital Photograph On Canvas, 39”x16”

by Steve Joel

hen it comes to capturing magnetic skies and landscapes in their brilliant and vivid form, Sam Barrow exhibits an abundant profile. The self-taught photographer has formed a deeprooted connection with his native New Zealand home and aims at not only documenting these natural settings but nurturing a profound relationship with the environment. His works exhibit a playful interspersing of shadows and light in the vast hilly New Zealand countryside terrain. He skillfully employs the panorama effect to add spatial quality to his photographs and provide a vivid interpretation of the scenery for the viewers. His photographs capture the soul in cosmic mystification that juxtaposes with natural landmarks that jolts us back to the reality of life and our ability to explore the great beyond.

"Midnight Moonset" Digital Photograph On Fine Art Paper, 23.5”x15.5”

www.sambarrow.co.nz

"Sheep On The Downs" Digital Photograph On Canvas, 29.5”x20”

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Sigmund Nyberg

by Steve Joel

bstract art with a touch of figurative elements in a dream state is what best describes Sigmund Nyberg's work. Hailing from Norway, Nyberg is an award-winning "Winged Words In Space" Acrylic On Canvas, 16”x19.5” international artist specializing in the abstract creation of dreamscapes that house ovoid bodies and humanoid elements. His balance of cool and warm colors and depth effect bring stark realism to his painting and evoke a sense of wonder and tangible mysticism. "The Tree Pillars," this enticing piece depicts the cosmos in its apparent infancy. Also known as "The Beginning" this oil on canvas painting skillfully intertwines blue hues to create with a contrasting red and orange mix what appears to be a blazing comet. The three smoky human figures cloaked in cloudy smoke are perhaps the first to witness the genesis of a grand universe. Nyberg ventures into unexplored realms of art hoping to give spectators a dose of his ingenious craft.

sigmundnyberg.com

"Bridge II" Acrylic On Canvas, 23.5”x23.5”

"Bridge I" Acrylic On Canvas, 23.5”x31.5”

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Sónia Domingues

by Steve Joel

ónia Domingues, or Sonny as she is better known, is a master artist, designer and glass painter who bubbles with creative energy. Using passion and raw emotion to fuel her creativity, Sonny develops a unique and eclectic style that explores the essence of nature's spirit and the universe's resonance using cubism and geometric abstraction. "Best of Coco Rocha" is a series of paintings inspired by the Canadian model Coco Rocha. The beauty and flare of the model are accurately captured by Sonny's skillful application of blacks on white background with a sweet touch of grey shades. The paintings are a blend of art and architecture to pronounce highlights of the model's visage and fashion sense. The ideal marriage of white and black also highlight Sonny's mastery of technique. Bringing a more colorful vibe to her work, "Flight Of The Butterfly' exhibits flowing lines and skillful stroking technique with a mix of soft brown and contrasting pink bring out wildlife, man and nature in its most enthralling form and emotional form. She hopes to provide a new perspective on nature for the viewer hoping to evoke a bit of love in the process. "Coffee Time Any Minute..an Universe Of Sensations"

www.soniadomingues.com

"Flight In The Butterfly Of Your Cliff VII" Mixed Media On Canvas

"Best Of Coco VI" Circular Sculpture Work, Suspended Effect, 39" Diameter Suspended Effect 2017

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by Viviana Puello

Sveta Long

riginally from Russia, Award-winning artist Sveta Long has developed her unique signature style "Faberge Art Deco" creating mesmerizing works of vibrant colors with a nod to the Faberge eggs and Art Deco era. A walk into the innovative window of her work is a precious gift to all. Long's style is a reminiscence of the admired vintage intricate glory of Russian nobility and their possessions, transformed and made fresh in an entirely new and inventive New World style. The pieces are not only frequently 3-D but pop out at you with vibrant and delicately contrasting colors, beautiful borders, and storytelling patterns. Such is the grand style of these Faberge and art deco items, which demand to be viewed and never go unobserved. Something from the old world, a bit of the new world integrated all into one to take place and share space in the heart of many. Sveta Long's top quality designs and creations compliment that of a polished hand and an eye for richness. With a bit of Russian magic and a bit of American production, Long has burst onto the modern art scene with a bang. From vases to home sets, she brings a touch of Faberge Art Deco to everything she touches. Rooted from Faberge inspiration, applied to tangible objects-- Long is bringing a whole new wave of functionality to an older traditional style.

www.artbysveta.com

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Svetlana Sintseva

by Steve Joel

ainter Svetlana Sintseva is a Belgian contemporary artist of Russian descent whose paintings are a link to past events, and a simultaneous portend of the future. She is inspired by both Asian and western influences that form t h e b a s i s of h e r d et a i l e d a r t wo r k . H e r wo r ks a r e a recollection of an era devoid of technological interference filled with sensorial depth and comprehensive understanding of oneself. Taking after brilliant artist like Rembrandt and Rubens, her technique brings out the lushness of color, form, texture, and line work. Her paintings are very lifelike and never fail to strike the eye of the viewer. In her painting 'Still Life With Lemons' the incredible skill of Svetlana and mastery of colors is brought to task. The painting's realistic depiction of the lemons and the luminous colors employed to create the vase is stunning. The painting though devoid of any teaching traps the user in an oriental trance as he is subjected to the beauty, allure and cultural richness of the painting.

"Pomegrenates" Oil On Canvas, 12.5”x23”

Perhaps important to note is that Sintseva doesn't read from photographs or images but creates merely this beautiful pieces from her pure imagination.

www.sintseva-art.com

"Still Life With Lemon" Oil On Canvas, 19.5”x23.5”

"My Son Victor" Oil On Canvas, 24”x35.5”

Tara Del Rey

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"SWIMMING NAKED WITH SHARKS" “The Magical Protective Power of Vulnerability”

e're currently living in times when covert domination is the name of the game. Deception, cheating, lying, control are considered normal behavior. People feel they have to be like this because if they don't cheat, lie, deceive and attack but instead be real & vulnerable that they'll be made a fool of or taken advantage of. SWIMMING NAKED WITH SHARKS is my message to the world. My manifesto that there are good, honest, true, open people in the world and that the universe protects them. That it's safe to be vulnerable and being vulnerable is the only way individuals and the world will heal. If a naked woman like myself can swim with oceanic white tip sharks in the open ocean then maybe heaven on earth is possible, and the lion really can lie down with the lamb. I invite you to live by my SWIMMING NAKED WITH SHARKS manifesto. To treat others like you'd like to be treated. To insist on reciprocity, equality and goodness of treatment whoever you're with, wherever you go, whatever you do - because you can - and because it may be your only remaining freedom. Genuinely freeing and empowering. If everyone did this could it lead to World Peace? YES. I challenge you to try it & feel the thrill!

ArtistArtistArtist@icloud.com

“SWIMMING NAKED WITH SHARKS” Performance Art Classical Series 1- 7 Mixed Media On Canvas , 16"x12"

“SWIMMING NAKED WITH SHARKS” Performance Art Lyrical Series 1-8 Mixed Media On Canvas , 6 Canvases 8”x8", 2 Canvases 8"x12"

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Walter Redondo

"Seeing The Way" Oil On Canvas, 64”x96”

by Steve Joel

elf-taught master artist Walter Redondo explores the depths and intricacies of human emotion in his various pieces. His style is abstract expressionism that is fueled by an expression to convey's life's often missed or unseen experiences. His medium is oil on canvas, and his work is a graceful display of an inward flow of energy that transfers from his inner sanctums to the canvas. He carefully chooses his colors to complement and augment to each other adding to the beauty and overall feel of the painting. "Seeing The Way," is a story of enlightenment that set the viewer on a path of revelation and discovery. Redondos choice of blue color hints at the expansiveness of the ocean which may appear vast and endless. He uses other colors to define a path or way one may choose to take. Redondo continues to empower his audience and himself, through the affirmation of self-discovery in his work.

walterredondofineart.wixsite.com/fineart

"Together” Oil On Canvas, 56”x58”

"The Awakening” Oil On Canvas, 61.5”x51”

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Zuleyha Ali

by Yadira Roman

ith bubbling inspiration from natur e a n d a n ardent passion for provoking thought and conversation, Zuleyha Ali paints beautiful land and waterscapes in lively colors to dazzling effect. The Maldivian born artist expresses warm and blissful emotions through her meticulously painted works. The paintings are a perfect balance of bold and graceful and depict natural sceneries with noted realism and a touch of imaginative brilliance. When Ali painted "Illusions Never Change," her primary intentions were to highlight the harmony water and air as fundamental elements of the earth. She uses gradient blending and the wet technique to achieve depth and a degree of realism. "The Ripple" is precisely as the name starts, a rippling wave in its infancy diligently painted in teal and white touches with dashes of maroon-red hues. Her mastery of tone is brought out by the transition of teal from its brightest to final grim darkness to form the background of the painting.

zuleyhaali.com

"Under The Tuscan Sun” 2017 Acrylic On Canvas

"The Ripple” 2017 Acrylic On Canvas, 20”x30”

"Illusion Never Change” 2017 Acrylic On Canvas, 39”x31.5”

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